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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.44, 1,395.72 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.44, 1,395.72 and 281.22 is: 421.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.44 : 1,395.72 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.44/1,395.72 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.44x = 1,395.72 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.44x = 392,504.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,504.38/930.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.85

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