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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.54, 1,400.27 and 284.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.54, 1,400.27 and 284.19 is: 426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.54 : 1,400.27 = 284.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.54/1,400.27 = 284.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.54x = 1,400.27 × 284.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.54x = 397,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,941.31/933.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.27

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