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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.56, 1,400.88 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.56, 1,400.88 and 386.58 is: 579.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.56 : 1,400.88 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.56/1,400.88 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.56x = 1,400.88 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.56x = 541,552.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,552.19/934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.47

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