Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.28, 1,400 and 355.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 933.28, 1,400 and 355.84 is: 533.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933.28 : 1,400 = 355.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933.28/1,400 = 355.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933.28x = 1,400 × 355.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933.28x = 498,176.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,176.00/933.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533.79
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