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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932, 1,397.84 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932, 1,397.84 and 354.72 is: 532.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932 : 1,397.84 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932/1,397.84 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932x = 1,397.84 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932x = 495,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,841.80/932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.02

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