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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.77, 1,402.08 and 379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.77, 1,402.08 and 379.73 is: 569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.77 : 1,402.08 = 379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.77/1,402.08 = 379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.77x = 1,402.08 × 379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.77x = 532,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,404.83/934.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.56

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