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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.31, 2,095.95 and 357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.31, 2,095.95 and 357.31 is: 535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.31 : 2,095.95 = 357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.31/2,095.95 = 357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.31x = 2,095.95 × 357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.31x = 748,902.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,902.29/1,397.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.96

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