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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.17, 1,398.21 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.17, 1,398.21 and 355 is: 532.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.17 : 1,398.21 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.17/1,398.21 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.17x = 1,398.21 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.17x = 496,364.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,364.55/932.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.48

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