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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.66, 1,401.58 and 357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.66, 1,401.58 and 357.13 is: 535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.66 : 1,401.58 = 357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.66/1,401.58 = 357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.66x = 1,401.58 × 357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.66x = 500,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,546.27/934.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.54

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