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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.80, 1,397.76 and 384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.80, 1,397.76 and 384.88 is: 576.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.80 : 1,397.76 = 384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.80/1,397.76 = 384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.80x = 1,397.76 × 384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.80x = 537,969.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,969.87/932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.73

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