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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.38, 1,395.56 and 345.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.38, 1,395.56 and 345.45 is: 518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.38 : 1,395.56 = 345.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.38/1,395.56 = 345.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.38x = 1,395.56 × 345.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.38x = 482,094.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,094.47/930.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.17

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