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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.98, 1,399.84 and 385.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.98, 1,399.84 and 385.03 is: 577.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.98 : 1,399.84 = 385.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.98/1,399.84 = 385.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.98x = 1,399.84 × 385.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.98x = 538,986.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,986.20/932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.70

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