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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.48, 1,400.22 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.48, 1,400.22 and 385.74 is: 578.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.48 : 1,400.22 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.48/1,400.22 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.48x = 1,400.22 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.48x = 540,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,120.86/933.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.61

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