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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.54, 1,400.02 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.54, 1,400.02 and 308.72 is: 462.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.54 : 1,400.02 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.54/1,400.02 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.54x = 1,400.02 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.54x = 432,210.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,210.67/933.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.98

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