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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.55, 1,396.40 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.55, 1,396.40 and 383.58 is: 574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.55 : 1,396.40 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.55/1,396.40 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.55x = 1,396.40 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.55x = 535,629.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,629.19/931.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.99

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