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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.10, 1,401.51 and 357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.10, 1,401.51 and 357.02 is: 535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.10 : 1,401.51 = 357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.10/1,401.51 = 357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.10x = 1,401.51 × 357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.10x = 500,367.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,367.10/934.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.67

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