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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.55, 1,397.94 and 354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.55, 1,397.94 and 354.43 is: 531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.55 : 1,397.94 = 354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.55/1,397.94 = 354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.55x = 1,397.94 × 354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.55x = 495,467.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,467.05/931.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.87

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