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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933, 1,400.45 and 385.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933, 1,400.45 and 385.58 is: 578.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933 : 1,400.45 = 385.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933/1,400.45 = 385.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933x = 1,400.45 × 385.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933x = 539,976.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,976.58/933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.75

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