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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.38, 1,401.46 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.38, 1,401.46 and 285.12 is: 427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.38 : 1,401.46 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.38/1,401.46 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.38x = 1,401.46 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.38x = 399,584.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,584.28/934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.65

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