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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.11, 1,401.17 and 386.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.11, 1,401.17 and 386.15 is: 579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.11 : 1,401.17 = 386.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.11/1,401.17 = 386.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.11x = 1,401.17 × 386.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.11x = 541,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,052.86/934.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.22

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