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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.60, 1,397.13 and 354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.60, 1,397.13 and 354.34 is: 531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.60 : 1,397.13 = 354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.60/1,397.13 = 354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.60x = 1,397.13 × 354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.60x = 495,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,059.04/931.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.41

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