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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.87, 1,399.27 and 384.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.87, 1,399.27 and 384.63 is: 576.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.87 : 1,399.27 = 384.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.87/1,399.27 = 384.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.87x = 1,399.27 × 384.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.87x = 538,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,201.22/932.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.93

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