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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.96, 1,398.24 and 384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.96, 1,398.24 and 384.44 is: 576.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.96 : 1,398.24 = 384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.96/1,398.24 = 384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.96x = 1,398.24 × 384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.96x = 537,539.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,539.39/931.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.78

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