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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.46, 1,401.96 and 386.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.46, 1,401.96 and 386.54 is: 579.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.46 : 1,401.96 = 386.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.46/1,401.96 = 386.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.46x = 1,401.96 × 386.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.46x = 541,913.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,913.62/934.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.92

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