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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.60, 1,400.70 and 387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.60, 1,400.70 and 387.16 is: 580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.60 : 1,400.70 = 387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.60/1,400.70 = 387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.60x = 1,400.70 × 387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.60x = 542,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,295.01/934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.24

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