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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.89, 1,399.93 and 348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.89, 1,399.93 and 348.73 is: 522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.89 : 1,399.93 = 348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.89/1,399.93 = 348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.89x = 1,399.93 × 348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.89x = 488,199.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,199.12/933.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.76

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