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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.92, 1,397.99 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.92, 1,397.99 and 315.72 is: 473.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.92 : 1,397.99 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.92/1,397.99 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.92x = 1,397.99 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.92x = 441,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,371.82/931.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.62

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