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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.58, 1,397.72 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.58, 1,397.72 and 282.32 is: 423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.58 : 1,397.72 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.58/1,397.72 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.58x = 1,397.72 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.58x = 394,604.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,604.31/931.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.59

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