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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.56, 1,397.76 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.56, 1,397.76 and 384.48 is: 576.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.56 : 1,397.76 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.56/1,397.76 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.56x = 1,397.76 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.56x = 537,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,410.76/932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.27

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