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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.22, 1,400.19 and 385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.22, 1,400.19 and 385.43 is: 578.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.22 : 1,400.19 = 385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.22/1,400.19 = 385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.22x = 1,400.19 × 385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.22x = 539,666.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,666.79/933.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.28

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