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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.28, 1,399.26 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.28, 1,399.26 and 385.72 is: 578.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.28 : 1,399.26 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.28/1,399.26 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.28x = 1,399.26 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.28x = 539,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,722.57/933.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.31

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