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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.08, 1,395.12 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.08, 1,395.12 and 280.80 is: 421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.08 : 1,395.12 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.08/1,395.12 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.08x = 1,395.12 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.08x = 391,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,749.70/930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.20

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