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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.93, 1,402.23 and 285.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.93, 1,402.23 and 285.51 is: 428.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.93 : 1,402.23 = 285.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.93/1,402.23 = 285.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.93x = 1,402.23 × 285.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.93x = 400,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,347.52/934.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.21

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