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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.03, 1,395.28 and 280.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.03, 1,395.28 and 280.77 is: 421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.03 : 1,395.28 = 280.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.03/1,395.28 = 280.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.03x = 1,395.28 × 280.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.03x = 391,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,746.30/930.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.22

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