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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.09, 1,396.95 and 384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.09, 1,396.95 and 384.66 is: 576.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.09 : 1,396.95 = 384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.09/1,396.95 = 384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.09x = 1,396.95 × 384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.09x = 537,351.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,351.31/932.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.50

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