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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.88, 1,396.32 and 354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.88, 1,396.32 and 354.16 is: 531.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.88 : 1,396.32 = 354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.88/1,396.32 = 354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.88x = 1,396.32 × 354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.88x = 494,520.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,520.69/930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.24

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