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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.49, 1,398.03 and 384.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.49, 1,398.03 and 384.33 is: 576.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.49 : 1,398.03 = 384.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.49/1,398.03 = 384.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.49x = 1,398.03 × 384.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.49x = 537,304.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,304.87/932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.20

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