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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.22, 1,401.37 and 386.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.22, 1,401.37 and 386.21 is: 579.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.22 : 1,401.37 = 386.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.22/1,401.37 = 386.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.22x = 1,401.37 × 386.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.22x = 541,215.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,215.14/934.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.33

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