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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.02, 1,408.56 and 280.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.02, 1,408.56 and 280.90 is: 421.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.02 : 1,408.56 = 280.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.02/1,408.56 = 280.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.02x = 1,408.56 × 280.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.02x = 395,667.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,667.80/939.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.36

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