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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.89, 1,401.53 and 349.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.89, 1,401.53 and 349.43 is: 524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.89 : 1,401.53 = 349.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.89/1,401.53 = 349.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.89x = 1,401.53 × 349.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.89x = 489,727.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,727.87/933.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.40

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