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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.34, 1,399.09 and 385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.34, 1,399.09 and 385.99 is: 578.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.34 : 1,399.09 = 385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.34/1,399.09 = 385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.34x = 1,399.09 × 385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.34x = 540,034.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,034.75/933.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.60

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