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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.97, 1,398.94 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.97, 1,398.94 and 384.48 is: 577.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.97 : 1,398.94 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.97/1,398.94 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.97x = 1,398.94 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.97x = 537,863.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,863.49/931.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.12

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