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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.64, 1,400.34 and 385.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.64, 1,400.34 and 385.75 is: 578.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.64 : 1,400.34 = 385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.64/1,400.34 = 385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.64x = 1,400.34 × 385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.64x = 540,172.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,172.22/933.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.57

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