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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.03, 1,402.54 and 387.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.03, 1,402.54 and 387.06 is: 580.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.03 : 1,402.54 = 387.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.03/1,402.54 = 387.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.03x = 1,402.54 × 387.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.03x = 542,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,866.16/935.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.59

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