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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.60, 1,399.38 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.60, 1,399.38 and 385.50 is: 577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.60 : 1,399.38 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.60/1,399.38 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.60x = 1,399.38 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.60x = 539,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,460.99/933.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.83

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