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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.06, 1,397.03 and 383.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.06, 1,397.03 and 383.57 is: 574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.06 : 1,397.03 = 383.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.06/1,397.03 = 383.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.06x = 1,397.03 × 383.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.06x = 535,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,852.77/932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.91

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