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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.22, 1,398.72 and 384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.22, 1,398.72 and 384.70 is: 576.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.22 : 1,398.72 = 384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.22/1,398.72 = 384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.22x = 1,398.72 × 384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.22x = 538,087.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,087.58/933.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.59

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