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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.70, 1,396.35 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.70, 1,396.35 and 383.22 is: 574.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.70 : 1,396.35 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.70/1,396.35 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.70x = 1,396.35 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.70x = 535,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,109.25/931.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.34

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