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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.76, 1,399.32 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.76, 1,399.32 and 355.68 is: 533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.76 : 1,399.32 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.76/1,399.32 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.76x = 1,399.32 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.76x = 497,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,710.14/932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.59

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