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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.08, 1,400.76 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.08, 1,400.76 and 317.58 is: 476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.08 : 1,400.76 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.08/1,400.76 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.08x = 1,400.76 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.08x = 444,853.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,853.36/934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.25

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