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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.82, 1,395.98 and 353.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.82, 1,395.98 and 353.38 is: 529.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.82 : 1,395.98 = 353.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.82/1,395.98 = 353.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.82x = 1,395.98 × 353.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.82x = 493,311.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,311.41/930.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.98

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