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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.67, 1,397.46 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.67, 1,397.46 and 354.50 is: 531.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.67 : 1,397.46 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.67/1,397.46 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.67x = 1,397.46 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.67x = 495,399.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,399.57/931.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.73

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