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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.26, 1,395.68 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.26, 1,395.68 and 382.70 is: 573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.26 : 1,395.68 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.26/1,395.68 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.26x = 1,395.68 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.26x = 534,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,117.84/931.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.54

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