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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.06, 1,401.16 and 386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.06, 1,401.16 and 386.50 is: 579.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.06 : 1,401.16 = 386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.06/1,401.16 = 386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.06x = 1,401.16 × 386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.06x = 541,548.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,548.34/934.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.78

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