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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.19, 1,398.24 and 384.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.19, 1,398.24 and 384.81 is: 577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.19 : 1,398.24 = 384.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.19/1,398.24 = 384.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.19x = 1,398.24 × 384.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.19x = 538,056.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,056.73/932.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.20

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