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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.42, 1,400.14 and 385.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.42, 1,400.14 and 385.61 is: 578.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.42 : 1,400.14 = 385.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.42/1,400.14 = 385.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.42x = 1,400.14 × 385.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.42x = 539,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,907.17/933.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.42

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