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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.79, 1,397.96 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.79, 1,397.96 and 384 is: 576.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.79 : 1,397.96 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.79/1,397.96 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.79x = 1,397.96 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.79x = 536,816.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,816.64/931.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.11

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