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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.06, 1,400.03 and 385.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.06, 1,400.03 and 385.57 is: 577.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.06 : 1,400.03 = 385.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.06/1,400.03 = 385.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.06x = 1,400.03 × 385.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.06x = 539,809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,809.57/934.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.92

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