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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.98, 1,398.27 and 384.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.98, 1,398.27 and 384.42 is: 576.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.98 : 1,398.27 = 384.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.98/1,398.27 = 384.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.98x = 1,398.27 × 384.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.98x = 537,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,522.95/931.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.75

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