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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.38, 1,399.20 and 384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.38, 1,399.20 and 384.56 is: 577.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.38 : 1,399.20 = 384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.38/1,399.20 = 384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.38x = 1,399.20 × 384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.38x = 538,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,069.36/932.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.09

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