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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.02, 1,398.03 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.02, 1,398.03 and 282.72 is: 424.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.02 : 1,398.03 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.02/1,398.03 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.02x = 1,398.03 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.02x = 395,251.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,251.04/932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.08

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