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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.05, 1,398.54 and 384.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.05, 1,398.54 and 384.93 is: 576.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.05 : 1,398.54 = 384.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.05/1,398.54 = 384.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.05x = 1,398.54 × 384.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.05x = 538,341.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,341.45/933.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.97

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