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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.70, 1,399.08 and 384.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.70, 1,399.08 and 384.51 is: 576.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.70 : 1,399.08 = 384.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.70/1,399.08 = 384.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.70x = 1,399.08 × 384.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.70x = 537,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,960.25/932.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.78

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