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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.79, 1,400.84 and 385.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.79, 1,400.84 and 385.67 is: 578.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.79 : 1,400.84 = 385.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.79/1,400.84 = 385.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.79x = 1,400.84 × 385.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.79x = 540,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,259.73/933.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.57

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