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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.08, 1,400.96 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.08, 1,400.96 and 385.92 is: 578.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.08 : 1,400.96 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.08/1,400.96 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.08x = 1,400.96 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.08x = 540,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,658.48/934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.81

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