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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.24, 1,401.24 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.24, 1,401.24 and 317.92 is: 476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.24 : 1,401.24 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.24/1,401.24 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.24x = 1,401.24 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.24x = 445,482.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,482.22/934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.84

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