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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.32, 1,395.30 and 281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.32, 1,395.30 and 281.06 is: 421.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.32 : 1,395.30 = 281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.32/1,395.30 = 281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.32x = 1,395.30 × 281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.32x = 392,163.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,163.02/930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.54

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