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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.34, 1,399.53 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.34, 1,399.53 and 348.32 is: 522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.34 : 1,399.53 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.34/1,399.53 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.34x = 1,399.53 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.34x = 487,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,477.29/933.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.29

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