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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.42, 1,401.79 and 349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.42, 1,401.79 and 349.71 is: 524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.42 : 1,401.79 = 349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.42/1,401.79 = 349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.42x = 1,401.79 × 349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.42x = 490,219.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,219.98/934.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.62

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