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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.57, 1,401.48 and 386.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.57, 1,401.48 and 386.47 is: 579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.57 : 1,401.48 = 386.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.57/1,401.48 = 386.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.57x = 1,401.48 × 386.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.57x = 541,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,629.98/934.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.55

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