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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.02, 1,396.53 and 281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.02, 1,396.53 and 281.72 is: 422.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.02 : 1,396.53 = 281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.02/1,396.53 = 281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.02x = 1,396.53 × 281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.02x = 393,430.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,430.43/931.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.58

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