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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.24, 1,399.74 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.24, 1,399.74 and 316.92 is: 475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.24 : 1,399.74 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.24/1,399.74 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.24x = 1,399.74 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.24x = 443,605.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,605.60/933.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.34

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