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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.10, 1,403.24 and 387.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.10, 1,403.24 and 387.18 is: 581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.10 : 1,403.24 = 387.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.10/1,403.24 = 387.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.10x = 1,403.24 × 387.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.10x = 543,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,304.53/935.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.01

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