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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.88, 1,402.50 and 386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.88, 1,402.50 and 386.76 is: 580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.88 : 1,402.50 = 386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.88/1,402.50 = 386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.88x = 1,402.50 × 386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.88x = 542,430.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,430.90/934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.21

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