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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.73, 1,399.98 and 386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.73, 1,399.98 and 386.07 is: 578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.73 : 1,399.98 = 386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.73/1,399.98 = 386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.73x = 1,399.98 × 386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.73x = 540,486.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,486.48/933.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.85

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