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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.67, 1,401.69 and 386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.67, 1,401.69 and 386.75 is: 579.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.67 : 1,401.69 = 386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.67/1,401.69 = 386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.67x = 1,401.69 × 386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.67x = 542,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,103.61/934.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.99

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