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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.25, 1,400.42 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.25, 1,400.42 and 348.72 is: 522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.25 : 1,400.42 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.25/1,400.42 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.25x = 1,400.42 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.25x = 488,352.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,352.72/934.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.72

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