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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.28, 1,397.58 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.28, 1,397.58 and 355.02 is: 532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.28 : 1,397.58 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.28/1,397.58 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.28x = 1,397.58 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.28x = 496,168.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,168.85/932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.21

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