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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.16, 1,401.56 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.16, 1,401.56 and 349.34 is: 524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.16 : 1,401.56 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.16/1,401.56 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.16x = 1,401.56 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.16x = 489,620.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,620.97/934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.13

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