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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.36, 1,400.28 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.36, 1,400.28 and 356.28 is: 534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.36 : 1,400.28 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.36/1,400.28 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.36x = 1,400.28 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.36x = 498,891.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,891.76/933.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.51

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