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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.60, 1,402.10 and 285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.60, 1,402.10 and 285.38 is: 428.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.60 : 1,402.10 = 285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.60/1,402.10 = 285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.60x = 1,402.10 × 285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.60x = 400,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,135.52/934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.14

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