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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.93, 1,397.89 and 354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.93, 1,397.89 and 354.81 is: 532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.93 : 1,397.89 = 354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.93/1,397.89 = 354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.93x = 1,397.89 × 354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.93x = 495,985.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,985.35/931.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.21

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