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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.17, 1,398.28 and 384.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.17, 1,398.28 and 384.39 is: 576.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.17 : 1,398.28 = 384.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.17/1,398.28 = 384.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.17x = 1,398.28 × 384.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.17x = 537,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,487.38/932.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.60

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