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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.92, 1,402.56 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.92, 1,402.56 and 357.75 is: 536.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.92 : 1,402.56 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.92/1,402.56 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.92x = 1,402.56 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.92x = 501,765.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,765.84/934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.69

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