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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.84, 1,401.27 and 386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.84, 1,401.27 and 386.07 is: 579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.84 : 1,401.27 = 386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.84/1,401.27 = 386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.84x = 1,401.27 × 386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.84x = 540,988.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,988.31/933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.32

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