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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.78, 1,401.36 and 357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.78, 1,401.36 and 357.25 is: 535.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.78 : 1,401.36 = 357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.78/1,401.36 = 357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.78x = 1,401.36 × 357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.78x = 500,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,635.86/934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.57

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