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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.80, 1,401.72 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.80, 1,401.72 and 357.36 is: 535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.80 : 1,401.72 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.80/1,401.72 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.80x = 1,401.72 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.80x = 500,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,918.66/934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.86

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