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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.91, 1,396.29 and 281.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.91, 1,396.29 and 281.65 is: 422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.91 : 1,396.29 = 281.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.91/1,396.29 = 281.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.91x = 1,396.29 × 281.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.91x = 393,265.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,265.08/930.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.45

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