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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.28, 1,400.76 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.28, 1,400.76 and 386.72 is: 579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.28 : 1,400.76 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.28/1,400.76 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.28x = 1,400.76 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.28x = 541,701.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,701.91/934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.81

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