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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.16, 1,399.84 and 385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.16, 1,399.84 and 385.40 is: 578.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.16 : 1,399.84 = 385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.16/1,399.84 = 385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.16x = 1,399.84 × 385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.16x = 539,498.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,498.34/933.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.14

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