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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.20, 1,395.42 and 382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.20, 1,395.42 and 382.74 is: 573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.20 : 1,395.42 = 382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.20/1,395.42 = 382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.20x = 1,395.42 × 382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.20x = 534,083.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,083.05/931.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.54

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