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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.51, 1,401.57 and 318.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.51, 1,401.57 and 318.21 is: 477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.51 : 1,401.57 = 318.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.51/1,401.57 = 318.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.51x = 1,401.57 × 318.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.51x = 445,993.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,993.59/934.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.25

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