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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.42, 1,399.94 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.42, 1,399.94 and 356.16 is: 534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.42 : 1,399.94 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.42/1,399.94 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.42x = 1,399.94 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.42x = 498,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,602.63/933.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.17

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