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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.93, 1,400.96 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.93, 1,400.96 and 385.80 is: 578.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.93 : 1,400.96 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.93/1,400.96 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.93x = 1,400.96 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.93x = 540,486.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,486.08/933.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.72

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