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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.88, 1,397.50 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.88, 1,397.50 and 282.44 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.88 : 1,397.50 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.88/1,397.50 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.88x = 1,397.50 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.88x = 394,709.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,709.90/931.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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