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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.22, 1,401.60 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.22, 1,401.60 and 386.64 is: 579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.22 : 1,401.60 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.22/1,401.60 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.22x = 1,401.60 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.22x = 541,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,914.62/935.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.45

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