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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.37, 1,399.88 and 384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.37, 1,399.88 and 384.90 is: 577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.37 : 1,399.88 = 384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.37/1,399.88 = 384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.37x = 1,399.88 × 384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.37x = 538,817.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,817.40/933.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.28

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