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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933, 1,398.56 and 385.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933, 1,398.56 and 385.49 is: 577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933 : 1,398.56 = 385.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933/1,398.56 = 385.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933x = 1,398.56 × 385.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933x = 539,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,121.97/933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.84

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