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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.71, 1,400.27 and 317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.71, 1,400.27 and 317.30 is: 475.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.71 : 1,400.27 = 317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.71/1,400.27 = 317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.71x = 1,400.27 × 317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.71x = 444,297.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,297.08/933.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.84

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