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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.07, 1,396.25 and 383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.07, 1,396.25 and 383.11 is: 574.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.07 : 1,396.25 = 383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.07/1,396.25 = 383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.07x = 1,396.25 × 383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.07x = 534,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,908.44/931.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.51

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