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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.12, 1,400.33 and 385.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.12, 1,400.33 and 385.31 is: 578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.12 : 1,400.33 = 385.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.12/1,400.33 = 385.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.12x = 1,400.33 × 385.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.12x = 539,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,552.22/933.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.22

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