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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.41, 1,396.81 and 338.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.41, 1,396.81 and 338.35 is: 507.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.41 : 1,396.81 = 338.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.41/1,396.81 = 338.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.41x = 1,396.81 × 338.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.41x = 472,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,610.66/931.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.41

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