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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.50, 1,397.39 and 383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.50, 1,397.39 and 383.72 is: 575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.50 : 1,397.39 = 383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.50/1,397.39 = 383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.50x = 1,397.39 × 383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.50x = 536,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,197.59/931.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.63

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