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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.96, 1,399.44 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.96, 1,399.44 and 355.88 is: 533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.96 : 1,399.44 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.96/1,399.44 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.96x = 1,399.44 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.96x = 498,032.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,032.71/932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.82

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