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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.92, 1,395.99 and 345.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.92, 1,395.99 and 345.87 is: 518.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.92 : 1,395.99 = 345.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.92/1,395.99 = 345.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.92x = 1,395.99 × 345.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.92x = 482,831.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,831.06/930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.66

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