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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.78, 1,398.30 and 354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.78, 1,398.30 and 354.64 is: 532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.78 : 1,398.30 = 354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.78/1,398.30 = 354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.78x = 1,398.30 × 354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.78x = 495,893.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,893.11/931.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.20

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