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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.14, 1,396.33 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.14, 1,396.33 and 382.95 is: 574.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.14 : 1,396.33 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.14/1,396.33 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.14x = 1,396.33 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.14x = 534,724.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,724.57/931.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.27

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