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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.57, 1,396.99 and 383.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.57, 1,396.99 and 383.61 is: 575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.57 : 1,396.99 = 383.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.57/1,396.99 = 383.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.57x = 1,396.99 × 383.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.57x = 535,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,899.33/931.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.26

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