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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.90, 1,401.08 and 357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.90, 1,401.08 and 357.46 is: 535.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.90 : 1,401.08 = 357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.90/1,401.08 = 357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.90x = 1,401.08 × 357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.90x = 500,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,824.77/934.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.70

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