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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934, 1,400.05 and 386.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934, 1,400.05 and 386.49 is: 579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934 : 1,400.05 = 386.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934/1,400.05 = 386.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934x = 1,400.05 × 386.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934x = 541,105.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,105.32/934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.34

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