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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.55, 1,398.30 and 384.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.55, 1,398.30 and 384.11 is: 575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.55 : 1,398.30 = 384.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.55/1,398.30 = 384.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.55x = 1,398.30 × 384.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.55x = 537,101.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,101.01/932.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.95

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