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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.04, 1,399.04 and 385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.04, 1,399.04 and 385.10 is: 577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.04 : 1,399.04 = 385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.04/1,399.04 = 385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.04x = 1,399.04 × 385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.04x = 538,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,764.27/933.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.43

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