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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.26, 1,395.66 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.26, 1,395.66 and 382.68 is: 573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.26 : 1,395.66 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.26/1,395.66 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.26x = 1,395.66 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.26x = 534,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,091.17/931.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.51

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