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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.17, 1,399.78 and 385.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.17, 1,399.78 and 385.39 is: 578.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.17 : 1,399.78 = 385.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.17/1,399.78 = 385.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.17x = 1,399.78 × 385.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.17x = 539,461.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,461.21/933.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.10

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