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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.27, 1,399.54 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.27, 1,399.54 and 316.86 is: 475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.27 : 1,399.54 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.27/1,399.54 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.27x = 1,399.54 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.27x = 443,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,458.24/933.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.17

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