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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.59, 1,395.87 and 237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.59, 1,395.87 and 237.26 is: 355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.59 : 1,395.87 = 237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.59/1,395.87 = 237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.59x = 1,395.87 × 237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.59x = 331,182.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,182.79/930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.88

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