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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.16, 1,399.28 and 348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.16, 1,399.28 and 348.14 is: 522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.16 : 1,399.28 = 348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.16/1,399.28 = 348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.16x = 1,399.28 × 348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.16x = 487,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,138.34/933.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.03

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