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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.44, 1,397.28 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.44, 1,397.28 and 282.06 is: 423.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.44 : 1,397.28 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.44/1,397.28 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.44x = 1,397.28 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.44x = 394,116.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,116.80/931.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.13

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