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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.75, 1,400.58 and 378.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.75, 1,400.58 and 378.69 is: 568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.75 : 1,400.58 = 378.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.75/1,400.58 = 378.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.75x = 1,400.58 × 378.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.75x = 530,385.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,385.64/933.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.02

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