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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.01, 1,401.55 and 378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.01, 1,401.55 and 378.60 is: 568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.01 : 1,401.55 = 378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.01/1,401.55 = 378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.01x = 1,401.55 × 378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.01x = 530,626.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,626.70/934.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.12

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