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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.50, 1,400.80 and 386.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.50, 1,400.80 and 386.99 is: 580.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.50 : 1,400.80 = 386.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.50/1,400.80 = 386.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.50x = 1,400.80 × 386.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.50x = 542,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,095.59/934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.09

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