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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.52, 1,401.80 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.52, 1,401.80 and 285.24 is: 427.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.52 : 1,401.80 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.52/1,401.80 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.52x = 1,401.80 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.52x = 399,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,849.43/934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.87

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