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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.09, 1,399.62 and 377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.09, 1,399.62 and 377.79 is: 566.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.09 : 1,399.62 = 377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.09/1,399.62 = 377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.09x = 1,399.62 × 377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.09x = 528,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,762.44/933.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.68

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