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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.10, 1,396.71 and 383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.10, 1,396.71 and 383.27 is: 574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.10 : 1,396.71 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.10/1,396.71 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.10x = 1,396.71 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.10x = 535,310.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,310.06/931.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.93

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