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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.37, 1,398.57 and 384.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.37, 1,398.57 and 384.49 is: 576.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.37 : 1,398.57 = 384.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.37/1,398.57 = 384.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.37x = 1,398.57 × 384.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.37x = 537,736.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,736.18/932.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.74

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