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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.66, 1,397.46 and 282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.66, 1,397.46 and 282.40 is: 423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.66 : 1,397.46 = 282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.66/1,397.46 = 282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.66x = 1,397.46 × 282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.66x = 394,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,642.70/931.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.59

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