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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.68, 1,401.84 and 357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.68, 1,401.84 and 357.42 is: 536.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.68 : 1,401.84 = 357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.68/1,401.84 = 357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.68x = 1,401.84 × 357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.68x = 501,045.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,045.65/934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.06

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