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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.77, 1,399.26 and 384.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.77, 1,399.26 and 384.91 is: 577.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.77 : 1,399.26 = 384.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.77/1,399.26 = 384.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.77x = 1,399.26 × 384.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.77x = 538,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,589.17/932.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.41

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