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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.66, 1,400.08 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.66, 1,400.08 and 356.13 is: 534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.66 : 1,400.08 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.66/1,400.08 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.66x = 1,400.08 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.66x = 498,610.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,610.49/933.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.04

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