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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.09, 1,398.40 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.09, 1,398.40 and 383.99 is: 576.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.09 : 1,398.40 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.09/1,398.40 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.09x = 1,398.40 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.09x = 536,963.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,963.66/932.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.09

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