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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.38, 1,400.66 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.38, 1,400.66 and 386.88 is: 579.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.38 : 1,400.66 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.38/1,400.66 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.38x = 1,400.66 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.38x = 541,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,887.34/934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.94

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