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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.57, 1,399.05 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.57, 1,399.05 and 355.44 is: 533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.57 : 1,399.05 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.57/1,399.05 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.57x = 1,399.05 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.57x = 497,276.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,276.55/932.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.24

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