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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.20, 1,400.76 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.20, 1,400.76 and 385.92 is: 578.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.20 : 1,400.76 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.20/1,400.76 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.20x = 1,400.76 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.20x = 540,581.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,581.30/934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.66

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