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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.55, 1,397.02 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.55, 1,397.02 and 376.12 is: 564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.55 : 1,397.02 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.55/1,397.02 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.55x = 1,397.02 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.55x = 525,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,442.73/931.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.05

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