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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.67, 1,402.01 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.67, 1,402.01 and 386.88 is: 580.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.67 : 1,402.01 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.67/1,402.01 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.67x = 1,402.01 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.67x = 542,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,403.89/934.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.31

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