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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.70, 1,398.93 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.70, 1,398.93 and 355.50 is: 533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.70 : 1,398.93 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.70/1,398.93 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.70x = 1,398.93 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.70x = 497,319.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,319.62/932.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.20

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