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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.30, 1,398.63 and 385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.30, 1,398.63 and 385.14 is: 577.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.30 : 1,398.63 = 385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.30/1,398.63 = 385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.30x = 1,398.63 × 385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.30x = 538,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,668.36/933.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.17

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