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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.50, 1,399.82 and 348.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.50, 1,399.82 and 348.27 is: 522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.50 : 1,399.82 = 348.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.50/1,399.82 = 348.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.50x = 1,399.82 × 348.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.50x = 487,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,513.57/933.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.25

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