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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.08, 1,397.68 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.08, 1,397.68 and 383.84 is: 575.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.08 : 1,397.68 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.08/1,397.68 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.08x = 1,397.68 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.08x = 536,485.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,485.49/932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.58

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