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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.44, 1,398.99 and 384.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.44, 1,398.99 and 384.94 is: 577.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.44 : 1,398.99 = 384.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.44/1,398.99 = 384.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.44x = 1,398.99 × 384.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.44x = 538,527.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,527.21/932.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.55

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