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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.35, 1,400.23 and 284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.35, 1,400.23 and 284.13 is: 426.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.35 : 1,400.23 = 284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.35/1,400.23 = 284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.35x = 1,400.23 × 284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.35x = 397,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,850.85/933.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.26

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