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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.23, 1,398.93 and 385.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.23, 1,398.93 and 385.55 is: 577.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.23 : 1,398.93 = 385.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.23/1,398.93 = 385.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.23x = 1,398.93 × 385.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.23x = 539,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,357.46/933.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.95

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