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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.52, 1,399.02 and 356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.52, 1,399.02 and 356.08 is: 533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.52 : 1,399.02 = 356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.52/1,399.02 = 356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.52x = 1,399.02 × 356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.52x = 498,163.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,163.04/933.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.64

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