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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.19, 1,401.34 and 284.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.19, 1,401.34 and 284.93 is: 427.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.19 : 1,401.34 = 284.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.19/1,401.34 = 284.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.19x = 1,401.34 × 284.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.19x = 399,283.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,283.81/934.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.41

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