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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.04, 1,402.04 and 387.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.04, 1,402.04 and 387.10 is: 580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.04 : 1,402.04 = 387.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.04/1,402.04 = 387.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.04x = 1,402.04 × 387.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.04x = 542,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,729.68/935.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.43

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