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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.81, 1,399.28 and 384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.81, 1,399.28 and 384.84 is: 577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.81 : 1,399.28 = 384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.81/1,399.28 = 384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.81x = 1,399.28 × 384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.81x = 538,496.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,496.99/932.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.29

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