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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.31, 1,397.21 and 384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.31, 1,397.21 and 384.03 is: 575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.31 : 1,397.21 = 384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.31/1,397.21 = 384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.31x = 1,397.21 × 384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.31x = 536,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,568.64/932.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.53

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