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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.63, 1,399.39 and 355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.63, 1,399.39 and 355.91 is: 534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.63 : 1,399.39 = 355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.63/1,399.39 = 355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.63x = 1,399.39 × 355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.63x = 498,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,049.01/932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.03

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