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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.12, 1,398.92 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.12, 1,398.92 and 347.79 is: 521.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.12 : 1,398.92 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.12/1,398.92 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.12x = 1,398.92 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.12x = 486,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,535.85/933.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.41

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