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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.42, 1,400.31 and 356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.42, 1,400.31 and 356.25 is: 534.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.42 : 1,400.31 = 356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.42/1,400.31 = 356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.42x = 1,400.31 × 356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.42x = 498,860.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,860.44/933.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.44

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