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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.21, 1,400.84 and 348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.21, 1,400.84 and 348.73 is: 522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.21 : 1,400.84 = 348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.21/1,400.84 = 348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.21x = 1,400.84 × 348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.21x = 488,519.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,519.52/934.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.92

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