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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.54, 1,397.55 and 282.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.54, 1,397.55 and 282.29 is: 423.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.54 : 1,397.55 = 282.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.54/1,397.55 = 282.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.54x = 1,397.55 × 282.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.54x = 394,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,514.39/931.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.51

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