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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.29, 1,395.99 and 383.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.29, 1,395.99 and 383.07 is: 574.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.29 : 1,395.99 = 383.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.29/1,395.99 = 383.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.29x = 1,395.99 × 383.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.29x = 534,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,761.89/931.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.22

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