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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.14, 1,400.19 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.14, 1,400.19 and 385.72 is: 578.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.14 : 1,400.19 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.14/1,400.19 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.14x = 1,400.19 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.14x = 540,076.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,076.34/933.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.77

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