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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.12, 1,398.44 and 354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.12, 1,398.44 and 354.84 is: 532.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.12 : 1,398.44 = 354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.12/1,398.44 = 354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.12x = 1,398.44 × 354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.12x = 496,222.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,222.45/932.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.36

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