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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.11, 1,396.67 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.11, 1,396.67 and 383.15 is: 574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.11 : 1,396.67 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.11/1,396.67 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.11x = 1,396.67 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.11x = 535,125.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,125.21/931.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.72

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