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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.71, 1,401.03 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.71, 1,401.03 and 386.28 is: 579.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.71 : 1,401.03 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.71/1,401.03 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.71x = 1,401.03 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.71x = 541,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,189.87/933.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.62

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