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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.66, 1,395.96 and 281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.66, 1,395.96 and 281.40 is: 422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.66 : 1,395.96 = 281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.66/1,395.96 = 281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.66x = 1,395.96 × 281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.66x = 392,823.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,823.14/930.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.09

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