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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.04, 1,395.78 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.04, 1,395.78 and 345.60 is: 518.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.04 : 1,395.78 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.04/1,395.78 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.04x = 1,395.78 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.04x = 482,381.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,381.57/930.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.67

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