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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.73, 1,400.09 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.73, 1,400.09 and 340.50 is: 510.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.73 : 1,400.09 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.73/1,400.09 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.73x = 1,400.09 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.73x = 476,734.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,734.19/933.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.57

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