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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.80, 1,398.08 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.80, 1,398.08 and 355.20 is: 532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.80 : 1,398.08 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.80/1,398.08 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.80x = 1,398.08 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.80x = 496,598.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,598.02/932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.37

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