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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.58, 1,402.14 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.58, 1,402.14 and 357.50 is: 536.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.58 : 1,402.14 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.58/1,402.14 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.58x = 1,402.14 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.58x = 501,265.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,265.05/934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.35

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