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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.98, 1,399.71 and 355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.98, 1,399.71 and 355.54 is: 533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.98 : 1,399.71 = 355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.98/1,399.71 = 355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.98x = 1,399.71 × 355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.98x = 497,652.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,652.89/932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.40

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