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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.56, 1,397.90 and 383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.56, 1,397.90 and 383.98 is: 575.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.56 : 1,397.90 = 383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.56/1,397.90 = 383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.56x = 1,397.90 × 383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.56x = 536,765.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,765.64/932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.58

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