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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.07, 1,395.77 and 354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.07, 1,395.77 and 354.35 is: 531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.07 : 1,395.77 = 354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.07/1,395.77 = 354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.07x = 1,395.77 × 354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.07x = 494,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,592.82/931.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.21

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