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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.20, 1,397.45 and 355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.20, 1,397.45 and 355.48 is: 532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.20 : 1,397.45 = 355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.20/1,397.45 = 355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.20x = 1,397.45 × 355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.20x = 496,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,762.92/932.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.89

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