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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.14, 1,401.45 and 357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.14, 1,401.45 and 357.06 is: 535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.14 : 1,401.45 = 357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.14/1,401.45 = 357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.14x = 1,401.45 × 357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.14x = 500,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,401.74/934.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.68

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