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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.46, 1,397.46 and 383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.46, 1,397.46 and 383.36 is: 575.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.46 : 1,397.46 = 383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.46/1,397.46 = 383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.46x = 1,397.46 × 383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.46x = 535,730.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,730.27/931.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.15

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