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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.54, 1,397.86 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.54, 1,397.86 and 376.52 is: 565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.54 : 1,397.86 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.54/1,397.86 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.54x = 1,397.86 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.54x = 526,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,322.25/931.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.00

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