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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.09, 1,399.19 and 316.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.09, 1,399.19 and 316.37 is: 474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.09 : 1,399.19 = 316.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.09/1,399.19 = 316.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.09x = 1,399.19 × 316.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.09x = 442,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,661.74/933.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.40

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