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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.33, 1,401.95 and 387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.33, 1,401.95 and 387.23 is: 580.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.33 : 1,401.95 = 387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.33/1,401.95 = 387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.33x = 1,401.95 × 387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.33x = 542,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,881.57/935.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.42

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