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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.71, 1,397.33 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.71, 1,397.33 and 282.44 is: 423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.71 : 1,397.33 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.71/1,397.33 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.71x = 1,397.33 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.71x = 394,655.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,655.60/931.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.58

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