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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.11, 1,399.81 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.11, 1,399.81 and 316.90 is: 475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.11 : 1,399.81 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.11/1,399.81 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.11x = 1,399.81 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.11x = 443,595.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,595.50/933.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.40

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