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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.76, 1,397.70 and 383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.76, 1,397.70 and 383.97 is: 575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.76 : 1,397.70 = 383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.76/1,397.70 = 383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.76x = 1,397.70 × 383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.76x = 536,674.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,674.87/931.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.98

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