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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.38, 1,401.74 and 386.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.38, 1,401.74 and 386.26 is: 579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.38 : 1,401.74 = 386.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.38/1,401.74 = 386.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.38x = 1,401.74 × 386.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.38x = 541,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,427.15/934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.45

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