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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.02, 1,401.30 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.02, 1,401.30 and 386.10 is: 579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.02 : 1,401.30 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.02/1,401.30 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.02x = 1,401.30 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.02x = 541,041.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,041.93/934.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.26

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