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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.23, 1,397.11 and 376.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.23, 1,397.11 and 376.11 is: 564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.23 : 1,397.11 = 376.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.23/1,397.11 = 376.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.23x = 1,397.11 × 376.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.23x = 525,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,467.04/931.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.27

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