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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.20, 1,400.46 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.20, 1,400.46 and 357.48 is: 535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.20 : 1,400.46 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.20/1,400.46 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.20x = 1,400.46 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.20x = 500,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,636.44/934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.90

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