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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.46, 1,399.73 and 348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.46, 1,399.73 and 348.21 is: 522.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.46 : 1,399.73 = 348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.46/1,399.73 = 348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.46x = 1,399.73 × 348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.46x = 487,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,398.24/933.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.14

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