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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.72, 1,400.59 and 385.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.72, 1,400.59 and 385.61 is: 578.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.72 : 1,400.59 = 385.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.72/1,400.59 = 385.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.72x = 1,400.59 × 385.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.72x = 540,072.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,072.82/933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.41

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