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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.04, 1,401.33 and 386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.04, 1,401.33 and 386.25 is: 579.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.04 : 1,401.33 = 386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.04/1,401.33 = 386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.04x = 1,401.33 × 386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.04x = 541,263.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,263.71/934.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.49

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