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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.27, 1,397.18 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.27, 1,397.18 and 383.81 is: 575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.27 : 1,397.18 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.27/1,397.18 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.27x = 1,397.18 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.27x = 536,245.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,245.63/932.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.21

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