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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.13, 1,396.69 and 247.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.13, 1,396.69 and 247.13 is: 370.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.13 : 1,396.69 = 247.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.13/1,396.69 = 247.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.13x = 1,396.69 × 247.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.13x = 345,156.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,156.40/931.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.69

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