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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.56, 1,396.41 and 382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.56, 1,396.41 and 382.98 is: 574.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.56 : 1,396.41 = 382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.56/1,396.41 = 382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.56x = 1,396.41 × 382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.56x = 534,797.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,797.10/931.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.09

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