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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.02, 1,398.03 and 384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.02, 1,398.03 and 384.06 is: 576.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.02 : 1,398.03 = 384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.02/1,398.03 = 384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.02x = 1,398.03 × 384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.02x = 536,927.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,927.40/932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.09

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