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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.04, 1,399.12 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.04, 1,399.12 and 355.52 is: 533.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.04 : 1,399.12 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.04/1,399.12 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.04x = 1,399.12 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.04x = 497,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,415.14/933.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.11

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