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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.68, 1,402.02 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.68, 1,402.02 and 386.28 is: 579.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.68 : 1,402.02 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.68/1,402.02 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.68x = 1,402.02 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.68x = 541,572.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,572.29/934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.42

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