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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.47, 1,396.49 and 383.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.47, 1,396.49 and 383.79 is: 575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.47 : 1,396.49 = 383.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.47/1,396.49 = 383.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.47x = 1,396.49 × 383.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.47x = 535,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,956.98/931.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.39

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