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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.16, 1,400.78 and 349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.16, 1,400.78 and 349.13 is: 523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.16 : 1,400.78 = 349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.16/1,400.78 = 349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.16x = 1,400.78 × 349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.16x = 489,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,058.70/934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.53

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