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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.11, 1,398.18 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.11, 1,398.18 and 282.88 is: 424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.11 : 1,398.18 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.11/1,398.18 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.11x = 1,398.18 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.11x = 395,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,517.16/932.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.32

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