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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.47, 1,396.68 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.47, 1,396.68 and 383.20 is: 574.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.47 : 1,396.68 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.47/1,396.68 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.47x = 1,396.68 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.47x = 535,207.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,207.78/931.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.58

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