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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.75, 1,402.08 and 379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.75, 1,402.08 and 379.69 is: 569.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.75 : 1,402.08 = 379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.75/1,402.08 = 379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.75x = 1,402.08 × 379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.75x = 532,355.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,355.76/934.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.52

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