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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.23, 1,397.43 and 384.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.23, 1,397.43 and 384.55 is: 576.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.23 : 1,397.43 = 384.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.23/1,397.43 = 384.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.23x = 1,397.43 × 384.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.23x = 537,381.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,381.71/932.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.45

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