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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.38, 1,401.75 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.38, 1,401.75 and 318.24 is: 477.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.38 : 1,401.75 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.38/1,401.75 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.38x = 1,401.75 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.38x = 446,092.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,092.92/934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.42

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