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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.62, 1,400.91 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.62, 1,400.91 and 386.52 is: 579.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.62 : 1,400.91 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.62/1,400.91 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.62x = 1,400.91 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.62x = 541,479.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,479.73/934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.36

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