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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.26, 1,401.50 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.26, 1,401.50 and 386.37 is: 579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.26 : 1,401.50 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.26/1,401.50 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.26x = 1,401.50 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.26x = 541,498.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,498.52/934.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.60

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