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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.43, 1,398.93 and 384.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.43, 1,398.93 and 384.65 is: 577.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.43 : 1,398.93 = 384.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.43/1,398.93 = 384.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.43x = 1,398.93 × 384.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.43x = 538,105.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,105.27/932.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.10

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