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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.76, 1,399.20 and 384.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.76, 1,399.20 and 384.97 is: 577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.76 : 1,399.20 = 384.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.76/1,399.20 = 384.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.76x = 1,399.20 × 384.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.76x = 538,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,650.02/932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.48

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