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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.33, 1,399.09 and 385.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.33, 1,399.09 and 385.90 is: 578.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.33 : 1,399.09 = 385.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.33/1,399.09 = 385.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.33x = 1,399.09 × 385.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.33x = 539,908.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,908.83/933.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.48

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