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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.05, 1,394.96 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.05, 1,394.96 and 280.76 is: 421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.05 : 1,394.96 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.05/1,394.96 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.05x = 1,394.96 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.05x = 391,648.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,648.97/930.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.11

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