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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.05, 1,400.04 and 385.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.05, 1,400.04 and 385.93 is: 578.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.05 : 1,400.04 = 385.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.05/1,400.04 = 385.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.05x = 1,400.04 × 385.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.05x = 540,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,317.44/934.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.47

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