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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.23, 1,396.17 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.23, 1,396.17 and 383.22 is: 574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.23 : 1,396.17 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.23/1,396.17 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.23x = 1,396.17 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.23x = 535,040.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,040.27/931.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.55

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