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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.32, 1,400.28 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.32, 1,400.28 and 284.06 is: 426.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.32 : 1,400.28 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.32/1,400.28 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.32x = 1,400.28 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.32x = 397,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,763.54/933.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.18

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