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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.06, 1,401.20 and 386.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.06, 1,401.20 and 386.62 is: 579.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.06 : 1,401.20 = 386.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.06/1,401.20 = 386.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.06x = 1,401.20 × 386.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.06x = 541,735.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,735.84/934.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.98

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