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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.60, 1,399.36 and 384.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.60, 1,399.36 and 384.94 is: 577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.60 : 1,399.36 = 384.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.60/1,399.36 = 384.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.60x = 1,399.36 × 384.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.60x = 538,669.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,669.64/932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.60

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