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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.37, 1,399.08 and 348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.37, 1,399.08 and 348.14 is: 521.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.37 : 1,399.08 = 348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.37/1,399.08 = 348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.37x = 1,399.08 × 348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.37x = 487,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,074.62/933.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.84

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