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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.01, 1,398.08 and 384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.01, 1,398.08 and 384.22 is: 576.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.01 : 1,398.08 = 384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.01/1,398.08 = 384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.01x = 1,398.08 × 384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.01x = 537,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,170.30/932.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.36

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