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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.12, 1,400.16 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.12, 1,400.16 and 317.28 is: 476.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.12 : 1,400.16 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.12/1,400.16 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.12x = 1,400.16 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.12x = 444,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,242.76/933.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.08

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