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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.10, 1,401.04 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.10, 1,401.04 and 386.22 is: 579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.10 : 1,401.04 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.10/1,401.04 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.10x = 1,401.04 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.10x = 541,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,107.74/934.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.28

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