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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.89, 1,401.66 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.89, 1,401.66 and 349.80 is: 524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.89 : 1,401.66 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.89/1,401.66 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.89x = 1,401.66 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.89x = 490,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,300.67/934.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.45

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