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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.46, 1,399.14 and 385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.46, 1,399.14 and 385.36 is: 577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.46 : 1,399.14 = 385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.46/1,399.14 = 385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.46x = 1,399.14 × 385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.46x = 539,169.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,169.09/933.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.60

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