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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.70, 1,400.55 and 348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.70, 1,400.55 and 348.75 is: 523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.70 : 1,400.55 = 348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.70/1,400.55 = 348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.70x = 1,400.55 × 348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.70x = 488,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,443.12/933.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.12

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