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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.04, 1,398.62 and 377.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.04, 1,398.62 and 377.03 is: 565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.04 : 1,398.62 = 377.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.04/1,398.62 = 377.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.04x = 1,398.62 × 377.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.04x = 527,312.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,312.82/932.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.76

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