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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.98, 1,399.77 and 385.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.98, 1,399.77 and 385.42 is: 578.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.98 : 1,399.77 = 385.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.98/1,399.77 = 385.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.98x = 1,399.77 × 385.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.98x = 539,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,499.35/932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.25

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