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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.12, 1,401.47 and 386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.12, 1,401.47 and 386.34 is: 579.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.12 : 1,401.47 = 386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.12/1,401.47 = 386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.12x = 1,401.47 × 386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.12x = 541,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,446.06/934.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.63

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