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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.92, 1,401.99 and 349.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.92, 1,401.99 and 349.87 is: 524.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.92 : 1,401.99 = 349.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.92/1,401.99 = 349.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.92x = 1,401.99 × 349.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.92x = 490,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,514.24/934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.66

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