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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.11, 1,400.69 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.11, 1,400.69 and 386.44 is: 579.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.11 : 1,400.69 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.11/1,400.69 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.11x = 1,400.69 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.11x = 541,280.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,280.11/934.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.46

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