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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.73, 1,401.79 and 386.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.73, 1,401.79 and 386.97 is: 580.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.73 : 1,401.79 = 386.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.73/1,401.79 = 386.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.73x = 1,401.79 × 386.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.73x = 542,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,450.68/934.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.33

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