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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.73, 1,402.25 and 285.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.73, 1,402.25 and 285.31 is: 428.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.73 : 1,402.25 = 285.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.73/1,402.25 = 285.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.73x = 1,402.25 × 285.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.73x = 400,079.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,079.45/934.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.02

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