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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.05, 1,397.55 and 383.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.05, 1,397.55 and 383.61 is: 575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.05 : 1,397.55 = 383.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.05/1,397.55 = 383.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.05x = 1,397.55 × 383.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.05x = 536,114.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,114.16/932.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.20

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