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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.26, 1,401.66 and 386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.26, 1,401.66 and 386.68 is: 579.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.26 : 1,401.66 = 386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.26/1,401.66 = 386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.26x = 1,401.66 × 386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.26x = 541,993.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,993.89/935.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.51

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