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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.40, 1,401.60 and 386.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.40, 1,401.60 and 386.98 is: 580.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.40 : 1,401.60 = 386.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.40/1,401.60 = 386.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.40x = 1,401.60 × 386.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.40x = 542,384.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,384.16/934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.46

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