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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.26, 1,397.07 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.26, 1,397.07 and 282 is: 423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.26 : 1,397.07 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.26/1,397.07 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.26x = 1,397.07 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.26x = 393,973.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,973.74/931.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.05

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