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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.77, 1,400.46 and 348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.77, 1,400.46 and 348.75 is: 523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.77 : 1,400.46 = 348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.77/1,400.46 = 348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.77x = 1,400.46 × 348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.77x = 488,409.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,409.12/933.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.05

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