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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.12, 1,398.60 and 355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.12, 1,398.60 and 355.40 is: 533.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.12 : 1,398.60 = 355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.12/1,398.60 = 355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.12x = 1,398.60 × 355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.12x = 497,062.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,062.44/932.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.26

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