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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.26, 1,400.52 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.26, 1,400.52 and 317.54 is: 476.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.26 : 1,400.52 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.26/1,400.52 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.26x = 1,400.52 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.26x = 444,721.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,721.12/934.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.01

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