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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.92, 1,400.83 and 356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.92, 1,400.83 and 356.75 is: 535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.92 : 1,400.83 = 356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.92/1,400.83 = 356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.92x = 1,400.83 × 356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.92x = 499,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,746.10/933.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.11

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