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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.10, 1,396.65 and 376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.10, 1,396.65 and 376.06 is: 564.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.10 : 1,396.65 = 376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.10/1,396.65 = 376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.10x = 1,396.65 × 376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.10x = 525,224.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,224.74/931.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.09

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