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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.12, 1,398.41 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.12, 1,398.41 and 355.68 is: 533.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.12 : 1,398.41 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.12/1,398.41 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.12x = 1,398.41 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.12x = 497,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,387.36/933.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.04

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