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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.64, 1,395.97 and 281.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.64, 1,395.97 and 281.38 is: 422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.64 : 1,395.97 = 281.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.64/1,395.97 = 281.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.64x = 1,395.97 × 281.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.64x = 392,799.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,799.08/930.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.07

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