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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.44, 1,399.84 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.44, 1,399.84 and 356.48 is: 534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.44 : 1,399.84 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.44/1,399.84 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.44x = 1,399.84 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.44x = 499,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,014.96/933.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.60

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