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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.12, 1,398.94 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.12, 1,398.94 and 385.56 is: 578.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.12 : 1,398.94 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.12/1,398.94 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.12x = 1,398.94 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.12x = 539,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,375.31/933.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.03

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