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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.18, 1,398.67 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.18, 1,398.67 and 384.48 is: 576.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.18 : 1,398.67 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.18/1,398.67 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.18x = 1,398.67 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.18x = 537,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,759.68/932.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.89

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