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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.59, 1,401.03 and 356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.59, 1,401.03 and 356.47 is: 534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.59 : 1,401.03 = 356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.59/1,401.03 = 356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.59x = 1,401.03 × 356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.59x = 499,421.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,421.66/933.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.95

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