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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.21, 1,396.62 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.21, 1,396.62 and 281.80 is: 422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.21 : 1,396.62 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.21/1,396.62 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.21x = 1,396.62 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.21x = 393,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,567.52/931.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.64

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