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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.64, 1,398.98 and 384.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.64, 1,398.98 and 384.67 is: 577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.64 : 1,398.98 = 384.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.64/1,398.98 = 384.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.64x = 1,398.98 × 384.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.64x = 538,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,145.64/932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.01

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