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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.09, 1,400.65 and 349.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.09, 1,400.65 and 349.07 is: 523.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.09 : 1,400.65 = 349.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.09/1,400.65 = 349.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.09x = 1,400.65 × 349.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.09x = 488,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,924.90/934.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.42

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