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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.71, 1,398.23 and 384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.71, 1,398.23 and 384.54 is: 576.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.71 : 1,398.23 = 384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.71/1,398.23 = 384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.71x = 1,398.23 × 384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.71x = 537,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,668.37/932.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.46

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