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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.31, 1,398.67 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.31, 1,398.67 and 355.19 is: 532.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.31 : 1,398.67 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.31/1,398.67 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.31x = 1,398.67 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.31x = 496,790.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,790.99/932.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.86

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