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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.95, 1,401.12 and 348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.95, 1,401.12 and 348.95 is: 523.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.95 : 1,401.12 = 348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.95/1,401.12 = 348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.95x = 1,401.12 × 348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.95x = 488,917.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,917.45/933.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.50

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