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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.26, 1,401.72 and 386.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.26, 1,401.72 and 386.46 is: 579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.26 : 1,401.72 = 386.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.26/1,401.72 = 386.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.26x = 1,401.72 × 386.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.26x = 541,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,708.71/934.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.83

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