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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.32, 1,400.16 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.32, 1,400.16 and 317.08 is: 475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.32 : 1,400.16 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.32/1,400.16 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.32x = 1,400.16 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.32x = 443,962.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,962.73/933.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.68

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