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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.44, 1,399.02 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.44, 1,399.02 and 385 is: 577.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.44 : 1,399.02 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.44/1,399.02 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.44x = 1,399.02 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.44x = 538,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,622.70/932.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.65

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