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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.52, 1,399.26 and 385.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.52, 1,399.26 and 385.41 is: 577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.52 : 1,399.26 = 385.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.52/1,399.26 = 385.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.52x = 1,399.26 × 385.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.52x = 539,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,279.87/933.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.68

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