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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.27, 1,397.11 and 282.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.27, 1,397.11 and 282.05 is: 423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.27 : 1,397.11 = 282.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.27/1,397.11 = 282.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.27x = 1,397.11 × 282.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.27x = 394,060.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,060.02/931.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.14

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