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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.24, 1,400.16 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.24, 1,400.16 and 284.10 is: 426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.24 : 1,400.16 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.24/1,400.16 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.24x = 1,400.16 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.24x = 397,785.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,785.46/933.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.24

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