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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.38, 1,400.08 and 406.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.38, 1,400.08 and 406.17 is: 609.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.38 : 1,400.08 = 406.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.38/1,400.08 = 406.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.38x = 1,400.08 × 406.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.38x = 568,670.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,670.49/933.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.26

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