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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.32, 1,399.74 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.32, 1,399.74 and 355.88 is: 533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.32 : 1,399.74 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.32/1,399.74 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.32x = 1,399.74 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.32x = 498,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,139.47/933.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.73

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