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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.47, 1,397.89 and 355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.47, 1,397.89 and 355.75 is: 533.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.47 : 1,397.89 = 355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.47/1,397.89 = 355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.47x = 1,397.89 × 355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.47x = 497,296.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,296.32/932.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.31

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