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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.85, 1,395.37 and 345.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.85, 1,395.37 and 345.69 is: 518.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.85 : 1,395.37 = 345.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.85/1,395.37 = 345.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.85x = 1,395.37 × 345.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.85x = 482,365.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,365.46/930.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.20

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