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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.63, 1,400.53 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.63, 1,400.53 and 385.86 is: 578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.63 : 1,400.53 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.63/1,400.53 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.63x = 1,400.53 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.63x = 540,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,406.55/933.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.82

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