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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932, 1,397.44 and 384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932, 1,397.44 and 384.44 is: 576.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932 : 1,397.44 = 384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932/1,397.44 = 384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932x = 1,397.44 × 384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932x = 537,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,231.83/932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.43

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