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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.82, 1,398.91 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.82, 1,398.91 and 377.38 is: 565.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.82 : 1,398.91 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.82/1,398.91 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.82x = 1,398.91 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.82x = 527,920.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,920.66/932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.94

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