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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.36, 1,397.38 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.36, 1,397.38 and 383.58 is: 575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.36 : 1,397.38 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.36/1,397.38 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.36x = 1,397.38 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.36x = 536,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,007.02/931.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.51

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