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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.26, 1,395.02 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.26, 1,395.02 and 345.18 is: 517.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.26 : 1,395.02 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.26/1,395.02 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.26x = 1,395.02 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.26x = 481,533.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,533.00/930.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.63

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