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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.04, 1,399.18 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.04, 1,399.18 and 348 is: 521.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.04 : 1,399.18 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.04/1,399.18 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.04x = 1,399.18 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.04x = 486,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,914.64/933.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.86

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