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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.17, 1,398.03 and 384.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.17, 1,398.03 and 384.25 is: 576.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.17 : 1,398.03 = 384.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.17/1,398.03 = 384.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.17x = 1,398.03 × 384.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.17x = 537,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,193.03/932.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.28

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