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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.92, 1,397.84 and 354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.92, 1,397.84 and 354.75 is: 532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.92 : 1,397.84 = 354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.92/1,397.84 = 354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.92x = 1,397.84 × 354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.92x = 495,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,881.97/931.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.11

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