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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.22, 1,400.07 and 316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.22, 1,400.07 and 316.83 is: 475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.22 : 1,400.07 = 316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.22/1,400.07 = 316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.22x = 1,400.07 × 316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.22x = 443,580.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,580.96/933.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.32

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