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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.84, 1,402.66 and 357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.84, 1,402.66 and 357.56 is: 536.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.84 : 1,402.66 = 357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.84/1,402.66 = 357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.84x = 1,402.66 × 357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.84x = 501,535.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,535.11/934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.49

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