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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.04, 1,399.36 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.04, 1,399.36 and 283.56 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.04 : 1,399.36 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.04/1,399.36 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.04x = 1,399.36 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.04x = 396,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,802.52/933.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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