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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.56, 1,396.99 and 383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.56, 1,396.99 and 383.46 is: 575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.56 : 1,396.99 = 383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.56/1,396.99 = 383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.56x = 1,396.99 × 383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.56x = 535,689.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,689.79/931.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.05

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