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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.14, 1,400.10 and 356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.14, 1,400.10 and 356.42 is: 534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.14 : 1,400.10 = 356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.14/1,400.10 = 356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.14x = 1,400.10 × 356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.14x = 499,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,023.64/933.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.78

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