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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.01, 1,400.15 and 317.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.01, 1,400.15 and 317.29 is: 475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.01 : 1,400.15 = 317.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.01/1,400.15 = 317.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.01x = 1,400.15 × 317.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.01x = 444,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,253.59/934.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.64

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