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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.49, 1,401.89 and 349.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.49, 1,401.89 and 349.70 is: 524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.49 : 1,401.89 = 349.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.49/1,401.89 = 349.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.49x = 1,401.89 × 349.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.49x = 490,236.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,236.11/934.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.60

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