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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.44, 1,401.25 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.44, 1,401.25 and 285.02 is: 427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.44 : 1,401.25 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.44/1,401.25 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.44x = 1,401.25 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.44x = 399,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,384.28/934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.40

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