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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.32, 1,397.76 and 384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.32, 1,397.76 and 384.22 is: 576.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.32 : 1,397.76 = 384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.32/1,397.76 = 384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.32x = 1,397.76 × 384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.32x = 537,047.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,047.35/932.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.03

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