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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.52, 1,396.02 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.52, 1,396.02 and 354.08 is: 530.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.52 : 1,396.02 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.52/1,396.02 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.52x = 1,396.02 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.52x = 494,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,307.58/931.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.64

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