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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.48, 1,401.11 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.48, 1,401.11 and 386.82 is: 579.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.48 : 1,401.11 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.48/1,401.11 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.48x = 1,401.11 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.48x = 541,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,975.44/934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.98

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