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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.36, 1,400.44 and 385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.36, 1,400.44 and 385.94 is: 579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.36 : 1,400.44 = 385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.36/1,400.44 = 385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.36x = 1,400.44 × 385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.36x = 540,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,485.81/933.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.08

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