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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.94, 1,397.08 and 355.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.94, 1,397.08 and 355.22 is: 532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.94 : 1,397.08 = 355.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.94/1,397.08 = 355.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.94x = 1,397.08 × 355.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.94x = 496,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,270.76/931.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.51

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