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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.76, 1,400.92 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.76, 1,400.92 and 386.22 is: 578.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.76 : 1,400.92 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.76/1,400.92 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.76x = 1,400.92 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.76x = 541,063.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,063.32/934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.83

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