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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.56, 1,397.28 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.56, 1,397.28 and 354.12 is: 531.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.56 : 1,397.28 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.56/1,397.28 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.56x = 1,397.28 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.56x = 494,804.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,804.79/931.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.16

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