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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.16, 1,401.46 and 386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.16, 1,401.46 and 386.60 is: 579.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.16 : 1,401.46 = 386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.16/1,401.46 = 386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.16x = 1,401.46 × 386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.16x = 541,796.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,796.46/934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.99

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