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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.74, 1,402.40 and 387.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.74, 1,402.40 and 387.18 is: 580.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.74 : 1,402.40 = 387.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.74/1,402.40 = 387.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.74x = 1,402.40 × 387.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.74x = 542,981.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,981.23/934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.89

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