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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.98, 1,400.79 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.98, 1,400.79 and 348.84 is: 523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.98 : 1,400.79 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.98/1,400.79 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.98x = 1,400.79 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.98x = 488,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,651.58/933.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.20

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