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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.48, 1,397.34 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.48, 1,397.34 and 354.28 is: 531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.48 : 1,397.34 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.48/1,397.34 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.48x = 1,397.34 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.48x = 495,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,049.62/931.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.47

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