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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.67, 1,399.24 and 356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.67, 1,399.24 and 356.23 is: 533.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.67 : 1,399.24 = 356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.67/1,399.24 = 356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.67x = 1,399.24 × 356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.67x = 498,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,442.49/933.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.86

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