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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.38, 1,397.04 and 383.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.38, 1,397.04 and 383.19 is: 574.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.38 : 1,397.04 = 383.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.38/1,397.04 = 383.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.38x = 1,397.04 × 383.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.38x = 535,331.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,331.76/931.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.77

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