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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.60, 1,400.04 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.60, 1,400.04 and 356.52 is: 534.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.60 : 1,400.04 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.60/1,400.04 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.60x = 1,400.04 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.60x = 499,142.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,142.26/933.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.64

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