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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.98, 1,401.27 and 386.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.98, 1,401.27 and 386.42 is: 579.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.98 : 1,401.27 = 386.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.98/1,401.27 = 386.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.98x = 1,401.27 × 386.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.98x = 541,478.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,478.75/933.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.75

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