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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.20, 1,398.95 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.20, 1,398.95 and 356.48 is: 534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.20 : 1,398.95 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.20/1,398.95 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.20x = 1,398.95 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.20x = 498,697.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,697.70/933.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.40

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