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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.26, 1,401.40 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.26, 1,401.40 and 357 is: 535.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.26 : 1,401.40 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.26/1,401.40 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.26x = 1,401.40 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.26x = 500,299.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,299.80/934.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.50

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