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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.84, 1,400.67 and 385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.84, 1,400.67 and 385.88 is: 578.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.84 : 1,400.67 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.84/1,400.67 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.84x = 1,400.67 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.84x = 540,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,483.54/933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.78

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