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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.53, 1,401.79 and 386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.53, 1,401.79 and 386.56 is: 579.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.53 : 1,401.79 = 386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.53/1,401.79 = 386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.53x = 1,401.79 × 386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.53x = 541,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,875.94/934.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.84

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