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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.11, 1,398.17 and 384.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.11, 1,398.17 and 384.15 is: 576.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.11 : 1,398.17 = 384.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.11/1,398.17 = 384.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.11x = 1,398.17 × 384.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.11x = 537,107.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,107.01/932.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.23

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