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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.27, 1,398.57 and 384.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.27, 1,398.57 and 384.15 is: 576.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.27 : 1,398.57 = 384.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.27/1,398.57 = 384.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.27x = 1,398.57 × 384.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.27x = 537,260.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,260.67/932.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.30

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