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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.14, 1,397.10 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.14, 1,397.10 and 354.42 is: 531.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.14 : 1,397.10 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.14/1,397.10 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.14x = 1,397.10 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.14x = 495,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,160.18/931.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.78

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