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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.06, 1,396.58 and 353.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.06, 1,396.58 and 353.93 is: 530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.06 : 1,396.58 = 353.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.06/1,396.58 = 353.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.06x = 1,396.58 × 353.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.06x = 494,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,295.94/931.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.90

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