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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.20, 1,397.82 and 383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.20, 1,397.82 and 383.76 is: 576.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.20 : 1,397.82 = 383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.20/1,397.82 = 383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.20x = 1,397.82 × 383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.20x = 536,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,427.40/931.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.06

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