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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.89, 1,396.34 and 353.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.89, 1,396.34 and 353.77 is: 530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.89 : 1,396.34 = 353.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.89/1,396.34 = 353.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.89x = 1,396.34 × 353.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.89x = 493,977.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,977.94/930.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.65

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