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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935, 1,401.96 and 387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935, 1,401.96 and 387.44 is: 580.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935 : 1,401.96 = 387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935/1,401.96 = 387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935x = 1,401.96 × 387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935x = 543,175.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,175.38/935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.94

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