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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.26, 1,401.45 and 386.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.26, 1,401.45 and 386.47 is: 579.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.26 : 1,401.45 = 386.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.26/1,401.45 = 386.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.26x = 1,401.45 × 386.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.26x = 541,618.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,618.38/934.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.73

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