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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.22, 1,397.61 and 354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.22, 1,397.61 and 354.78 is: 531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.22 : 1,397.61 = 354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.22/1,397.61 = 354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.22x = 1,397.61 × 354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.22x = 495,844.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,844.08/932.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.90

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