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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.36, 1,399.91 and 317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.36, 1,399.91 and 317.09 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.36 : 1,399.91 = 317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.36/1,399.91 = 317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.36x = 1,399.91 × 317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.36x = 443,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,888.88/933.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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