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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.73, 1,400.29 and 385.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.73, 1,400.29 and 385.97 is: 578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.73 : 1,400.29 = 385.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.73/1,400.29 = 385.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.73x = 1,400.29 × 385.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.73x = 540,461.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,461.96/933.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.82

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