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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.03, 1,401.35 and 385.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.03, 1,401.35 and 385.91 is: 579.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.03 : 1,401.35 = 385.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.03/1,401.35 = 385.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.03x = 1,401.35 × 385.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.03x = 540,801.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,801.35/934.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.00

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