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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.07, 1,402.25 and 310.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.07, 1,402.25 and 310.25 is: 465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.07 : 1,402.25 = 310.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.07/1,402.25 = 310.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.07x = 1,402.25 × 310.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.07x = 435,039.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,039.50/935.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.25

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