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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.10, 1,398.07 and 354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.10, 1,398.07 and 354.57 is: 531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.10 : 1,398.07 = 354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.10/1,398.07 = 354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.10x = 1,398.07 × 354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.10x = 495,713.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,713.68/932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.82

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