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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.11, 1,400.64 and 386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.11, 1,400.64 and 386.69 is: 579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.11 : 1,400.64 = 386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.11/1,400.64 = 386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.11x = 1,400.64 × 386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.11x = 541,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,606.48/934.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.81

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