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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.26, 1,396.98 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.26, 1,396.98 and 383.64 is: 575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.26 : 1,396.98 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.26/1,396.98 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.26x = 1,396.98 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.26x = 535,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,937.41/931.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.50

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