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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.25, 1,395.42 and 353.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.25, 1,395.42 and 353.17 is: 529.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.25 : 1,395.42 = 353.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.25/1,395.42 = 353.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.25x = 1,395.42 × 353.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.25x = 492,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,820.48/930.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.77

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