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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.21, 1,399.97 and 348.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.21, 1,399.97 and 348.19 is: 522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.21 : 1,399.97 = 348.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.21/1,399.97 = 348.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.21x = 1,399.97 × 348.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.21x = 487,455.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,455.55/933.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.34

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