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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.84, 1,399.50 and 384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.84, 1,399.50 and 384.88 is: 577.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.84 : 1,399.50 = 384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.84/1,399.50 = 384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.84x = 1,399.50 × 384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.84x = 538,639.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,639.56/932.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.42

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