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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.05, 1,396.05 and 382.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.05, 1,396.05 and 382.61 is: 573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.05 : 1,396.05 = 382.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.05/1,396.05 = 382.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.05x = 1,396.05 × 382.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.05x = 534,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,135.71/931.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.69

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