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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933, 1,398.96 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933, 1,398.96 and 385.44 is: 577.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933 : 1,398.96 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933/1,398.96 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933x = 1,398.96 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933x = 539,215.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,215.14/933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.94

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