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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.17, 1,400.49 and 386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.17, 1,400.49 and 386.75 is: 579.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.17 : 1,400.49 = 386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.17/1,400.49 = 386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.17x = 1,400.49 × 386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.17x = 541,632.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,632.51/934.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.80

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