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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.52, 1,396.05 and 353.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.52, 1,396.05 and 353.80 is: 530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.52 : 1,396.05 = 353.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.52/1,396.05 = 353.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.52x = 1,396.05 × 353.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.52x = 493,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,922.49/930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.80

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