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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.68, 1,399.02 and 384.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.68, 1,399.02 and 384.27 is: 576.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.68 : 1,399.02 = 384.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.68/1,399.02 = 384.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.68x = 1,399.02 × 384.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.68x = 537,601.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,601.42/932.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.41

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