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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.44, 1,398.10 and 384.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.44, 1,398.10 and 384.98 is: 577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.44 : 1,398.10 = 384.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.44/1,398.10 = 384.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.44x = 1,398.10 × 384.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.44x = 538,240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,240.54/932.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.24

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