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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.05, 1,401.08 and 385.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.05, 1,401.08 and 385.63 is: 578.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.05 : 1,401.08 = 385.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.05/1,401.08 = 385.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.05x = 1,401.08 × 385.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.05x = 540,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,293.05/934.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.44

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