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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.17, 1,396.68 and 354.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.17, 1,396.68 and 354.03 is: 531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.17 : 1,396.68 = 354.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.17/1,396.68 = 354.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.17x = 1,396.68 × 354.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.17x = 494,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,466.62/931.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.02

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