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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.97, 1,402.04 and 349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.97, 1,402.04 and 349.74 is: 524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.97 : 1,402.04 = 349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.97/1,402.04 = 349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.97x = 1,402.04 × 349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.97x = 490,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,350.34/934.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.46

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