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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.73, 1,397.83 and 355.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.73, 1,397.83 and 355.29 is: 532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.73 : 1,397.83 = 355.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.73/1,397.83 = 355.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.73x = 1,397.83 × 355.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.73x = 496,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,627.14/932.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.45

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