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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.40, 1,397.08 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.40, 1,397.08 and 282.12 is: 423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.40 : 1,397.08 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.40/1,397.08 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.40x = 1,397.08 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.40x = 394,144.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,144.21/931.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.17

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