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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.51, 1,399.14 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.51, 1,399.14 and 384.62 is: 577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.51 : 1,399.14 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.51/1,399.14 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.51x = 1,399.14 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.51x = 538,130.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,130.23/932.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.08

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