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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.11, 1,401.12 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.11, 1,401.12 and 356.94 is: 535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.11 : 1,401.12 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.11/1,401.12 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.11x = 1,401.12 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.11x = 500,115.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,115.77/934.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.39

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