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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.93, 1,395.97 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.93, 1,395.97 and 281.52 is: 422.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.93 : 1,395.97 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.93/1,395.97 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.93x = 1,395.97 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.93x = 392,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,993.47/930.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.15

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