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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.63, 1,400.40 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.63, 1,400.40 and 385.44 is: 578.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.63 : 1,400.40 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.63/1,400.40 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.63x = 1,400.40 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.63x = 539,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,770.18/933.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.14

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