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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.10, 1,395.65 and 383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.10, 1,395.65 and 383.67 is: 575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.10 : 1,395.65 = 383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.10/1,395.65 = 383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.10x = 1,395.65 × 383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.10x = 535,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,469.99/931.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.10

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