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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.59, 1,401.89 and 386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.59, 1,401.89 and 386.18 is: 579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.59 : 1,401.89 = 386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.59/1,401.89 = 386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.59x = 1,401.89 × 386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.59x = 541,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,372.94/934.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.26

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