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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.48, 1,398.12 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.48, 1,398.12 and 355.04 is: 532.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.48 : 1,398.12 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.48/1,398.12 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.48x = 1,398.12 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.48x = 496,388.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,388.52/932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.33

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