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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.82, 1,402.28 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.82, 1,402.28 and 349.68 is: 524.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.82 : 1,402.28 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.82/1,402.28 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.82x = 1,402.28 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.82x = 490,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,350.14/934.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.54

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