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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.34, 1,395.62 and 281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.34, 1,395.62 and 281.08 is: 421.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.34 : 1,395.62 = 281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.34/1,395.62 = 281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.34x = 1,395.62 × 281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.34x = 392,280.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,280.87/930.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.65

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