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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.36, 1,399.06 and 384.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.36, 1,399.06 and 384.46 is: 576.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.36 : 1,399.06 = 384.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.36/1,399.06 = 384.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.36x = 1,399.06 × 384.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.36x = 537,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,882.61/932.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.90

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