Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.73, 1,400.23 and 309
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 933.73, 1,400.23 and 309 is: 463.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933.73 : 1,400.23 = 309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933.73/1,400.23 = 309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933.73x = 1,400.23 × 309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933.73x = 432,671.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,671.07/933.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463.38
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