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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.67, 1,400.73 and 357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.67, 1,400.73 and 357.23 is: 535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.67 : 1,400.73 = 357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.67/1,400.73 = 357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.67x = 1,400.73 × 357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.67x = 500,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,382.78/934.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.36

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