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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.14, 1,401 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.14, 1,401 and 356.64 is: 534.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.14 : 1,401 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.14/1,401 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.14x = 1,401 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.14x = 499,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,652.64/934.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.88

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