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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.58, 1,401.88 and 386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.58, 1,401.88 and 386.76 is: 580.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.58 : 1,401.88 = 386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.58/1,401.88 = 386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.58x = 1,401.88 × 386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.58x = 542,191.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,191.11/934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.14

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