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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.58, 1,397.35 and 376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.58, 1,397.35 and 376.54 is: 564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.58 : 1,397.35 = 376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.58/1,397.35 = 376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.58x = 1,397.35 × 376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.58x = 526,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,153.73/931.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.80

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