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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.06, 1,398.06 and 383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.06, 1,398.06 and 383.62 is: 575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.06 : 1,398.06 = 383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.06/1,398.06 = 383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.06x = 1,398.06 × 383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.06x = 536,323.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,323.78/932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.42

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