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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.81, 1,400.78 and 385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.81, 1,400.78 and 385.84 is: 578.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.81 : 1,400.78 = 385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.81/1,400.78 = 385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.81x = 1,400.78 × 385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.81x = 540,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,476.96/933.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.79

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