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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.40, 1,400.16 and 284.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.40, 1,400.16 and 284.58 is: 426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.40 : 1,400.16 = 284.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.40/1,400.16 = 284.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.40x = 1,400.16 × 284.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.40x = 398,457.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,457.53/933.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.89

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