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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.34, 1,401.04 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.34, 1,401.04 and 349.08 is: 523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.34 : 1,401.04 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.34/1,401.04 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.34x = 1,401.04 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.34x = 489,075.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,075.04/934.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.44

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