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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.68, 1,399.05 and 384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.68, 1,399.05 and 384.54 is: 576.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.68 : 1,399.05 = 384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.68/1,399.05 = 384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.68x = 1,399.05 × 384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.68x = 537,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,988.76/932.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.82

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