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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.65, 1,395.96 and 281.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.65, 1,395.96 and 281.39 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.65 : 1,395.96 = 281.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.65/1,395.96 = 281.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.65x = 1,395.96 × 281.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.65x = 392,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,809.18/930.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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