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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.70, 1,398.16 and 354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.70, 1,398.16 and 354.58 is: 532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.70 : 1,398.16 = 354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.70/1,398.16 = 354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.70x = 1,398.16 × 354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.70x = 495,759.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,759.57/931.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.10

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