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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.39, 1,395.43 and 280.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.39, 1,395.43 and 280.97 is: 421.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.39 : 1,395.43 = 280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.39/1,395.43 = 280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.39x = 1,395.43 × 280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.39x = 392,071.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,071.52/930.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.41

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