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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.36, 1,395.54 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.36, 1,395.54 and 281.16 is: 421.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.36 : 1,395.54 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.36/1,395.54 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.36x = 1,395.54 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.36x = 392,370.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,370.03/930.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.74

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