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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.44, 1,397.68 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.44, 1,397.68 and 315.56 is: 473.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.44 : 1,397.68 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.44/1,397.68 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.44x = 1,397.68 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.44x = 441,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,051.90/932.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.01

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