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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.38, 1,399.38 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.38, 1,399.38 and 316.92 is: 475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.38 : 1,399.38 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.38/1,399.38 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.38x = 1,399.38 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.38x = 443,489.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,489.48/933.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.14

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