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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.77, 1,401.62 and 387.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.77, 1,401.62 and 387.33 is: 580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.77 : 1,401.62 = 387.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.77/1,401.62 = 387.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.77x = 1,401.62 × 387.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.77x = 542,887.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,887.54/934.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.77

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