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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.78, 1,399.16 and 384.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.78, 1,399.16 and 384.95 is: 577.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.78 : 1,399.16 = 384.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.78/1,399.16 = 384.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.78x = 1,399.16 × 384.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.78x = 538,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,611.10/932.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.42

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