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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.28, 1,395.70 and 382.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.28, 1,395.70 and 382.84 is: 573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.28 : 1,395.70 = 382.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.28/1,395.70 = 382.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.28x = 1,395.70 × 382.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.28x = 534,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,325.34/931.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.76

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