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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.92, 1,396.32 and 281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.92, 1,396.32 and 281.63 is: 422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.92 : 1,396.32 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.92/1,396.32 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.92x = 1,396.32 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.92x = 393,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,238.62/930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.42

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