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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.18, 1,399.52 and 385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.18, 1,399.52 and 385.26 is: 577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.18 : 1,399.52 = 385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.18/1,399.52 = 385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.18x = 1,399.52 × 385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.18x = 539,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,179.08/933.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.79

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