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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.40, 1,396.55 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.40, 1,396.55 and 382.92 is: 574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.40 : 1,396.55 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.40/1,396.55 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.40x = 1,396.55 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.40x = 534,765.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,765.01/931.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.15

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