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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.06, 1,398.08 and 354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.06, 1,398.08 and 354.93 is: 532.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.06 : 1,398.08 = 354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.06/1,398.08 = 354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.06x = 1,398.08 × 354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.06x = 496,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,220.53/932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.39

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