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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.51, 1,397.55 and 383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.51, 1,397.55 and 383.59 is: 575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.51 : 1,397.55 = 383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.51/1,397.55 = 383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.51x = 1,397.55 × 383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.51x = 536,086.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,086.20/931.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.50

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