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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.11, 1,402.97 and 387.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.11, 1,402.97 and 387.55 is: 581.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.11 : 1,402.97 = 387.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.11/1,402.97 = 387.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.11x = 1,402.97 × 387.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.11x = 543,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,721.02/935.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.45

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