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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.44, 1,395.22 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.44, 1,395.22 and 281 is: 421.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.44 : 1,395.22 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.44/1,395.22 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.44x = 1,395.22 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.44x = 392,056.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,056.82/930.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.37

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