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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.00, 1,398.17 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.00, 1,398.17 and 383.88 is: 575.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.00 : 1,398.17 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.00/1,398.17 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.00x = 1,398.17 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.00x = 536,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,730.46/932.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.89

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