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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.41, 1,395.58 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.41, 1,395.58 and 281.13 is: 421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.41 : 1,395.58 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.41/1,395.58 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.41x = 1,395.58 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.41x = 392,339.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,339.41/930.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.68

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