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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.39, 1,400.10 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.39, 1,400.10 and 284.16 is: 426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.39 : 1,400.10 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.39/1,400.10 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.39x = 1,400.10 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.39x = 397,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,852.42/933.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.24

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