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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.10, 1,398.71 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.10, 1,398.71 and 385.74 is: 578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.10 : 1,398.71 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.10/1,398.71 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.10x = 1,398.71 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.10x = 539,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,539.36/933.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.22

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