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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.51, 1,397.95 and 384.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.51, 1,397.95 and 384.31 is: 576.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.51 : 1,397.95 = 384.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.51/1,397.95 = 384.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.51x = 1,397.95 × 384.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.51x = 537,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,241.71/932.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.13

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