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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.51, 1,396.45 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.51, 1,396.45 and 383.31 is: 574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.51 : 1,396.45 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.51/1,396.45 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.51x = 1,396.45 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.51x = 535,264.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,264.35/931.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.62

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