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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935, 1,402.86 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935, 1,402.86 and 357.92 is: 537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935 : 1,402.86 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935/1,402.86 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935x = 1,402.86 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935x = 502,111.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,111.65/935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.02

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