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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.60, 1,397.70 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.60, 1,397.70 and 385.16 is: 577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.60 : 1,397.70 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.60/1,397.70 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.60x = 1,397.70 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.60x = 538,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,339.70/932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.25

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