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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.71, 1,399.07 and 384.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.71, 1,399.07 and 384.51 is: 576.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.71 : 1,399.07 = 384.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.71/1,399.07 = 384.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.71x = 1,399.07 × 384.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.71x = 537,956.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,956.41/932.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.77

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