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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.58, 1,396.52 and 354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.58, 1,396.52 and 354.86 is: 531.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.58 : 1,396.52 = 354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.58/1,396.52 = 354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.58x = 1,396.52 × 354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.58x = 495,560.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,560.33/931.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.96

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