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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.10, 1,402.38 and 357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.10, 1,402.38 and 357.84 is: 536.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.10 : 1,402.38 = 357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.10/1,402.38 = 357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.10x = 1,402.38 × 357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.10x = 501,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,827.66/935.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.66

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