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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.54, 1,395.76 and 281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.54, 1,395.76 and 281.25 is: 421.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.54 : 1,395.76 = 281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.54/1,395.76 = 281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.54x = 1,395.76 × 281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.54x = 392,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,557.50/930.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.86

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