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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.04, 1,394.76 and 345.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.04, 1,394.76 and 345.02 is: 517.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.04 : 1,394.76 = 345.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.04/1,394.76 = 345.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.04x = 1,394.76 × 345.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.04x = 481,223.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,223.98/930.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.42

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