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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.81, 1,399.17 and 377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.81, 1,399.17 and 377.75 is: 566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.81 : 1,399.17 = 377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.81/1,399.17 = 377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.81x = 1,399.17 × 377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.81x = 528,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,541.38/932.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.62

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