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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.33, 1,401.66 and 386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.33, 1,401.66 and 386.92 is: 580.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.33 : 1,401.66 = 386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.33/1,401.66 = 386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.33x = 1,401.66 × 386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.33x = 542,330.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,330.29/934.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.45

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