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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.67, 1,397.98 and 384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.67, 1,397.98 and 384.56 is: 576.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.67 : 1,397.98 = 384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.67/1,397.98 = 384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.67x = 1,397.98 × 384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.67x = 537,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,601.40/932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.41

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