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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.74, 1,397.58 and 383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.74, 1,397.58 and 383.51 is: 575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.74 : 1,397.58 = 383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.74/1,397.58 = 383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.74x = 1,397.58 × 383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.74x = 535,985.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,985.91/931.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.25

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