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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.44, 1,399.11 and 355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.44, 1,399.11 and 355.72 is: 533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.44 : 1,399.11 = 355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.44/1,399.11 = 355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.44x = 1,399.11 × 355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.44x = 497,686.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,686.58/932.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.75

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