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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.30, 1,408.68 and 281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.30, 1,408.68 and 281.15 is: 421.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.30 : 1,408.68 = 281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.30/1,408.68 = 281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.30x = 1,408.68 × 281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.30x = 396,050.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,050.38/939.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.64

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