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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.37, 1,397.07 and 383.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.37, 1,397.07 and 383.49 is: 575.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.37 : 1,397.07 = 383.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.37/1,397.07 = 383.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.37x = 1,397.07 × 383.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.37x = 535,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,762.37/931.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.24

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