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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.42, 1,401.68 and 357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.42, 1,401.68 and 357.25 is: 535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.42 : 1,401.68 = 357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.42/1,401.68 = 357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.42x = 1,401.68 × 357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.42x = 500,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,748.39/934.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.89

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