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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.41, 1,400.78 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.41, 1,400.78 and 349.02 is: 523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.41 : 1,400.78 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.41/1,400.78 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.41x = 1,400.78 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.41x = 488,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,898.49/934.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.22

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