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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.34, 1,401.50 and 349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.34, 1,401.50 and 349.41 is: 524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.34 : 1,401.50 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.34/1,401.50 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.34x = 1,401.50 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.34x = 489,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,704.24/934.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.12

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