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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.09, 1,402.11 and 386.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.09, 1,402.11 and 386.98 is: 580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.09 : 1,402.11 = 386.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.09/1,402.11 = 386.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.09x = 1,402.11 × 386.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.09x = 542,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,585.02/935.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.25

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