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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.12, 1,402.97 and 387.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.12, 1,402.97 and 387.34 is: 581.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.12 : 1,402.97 = 387.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.12/1,402.97 = 387.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.12x = 1,402.97 × 387.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.12x = 543,426.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,426.40/935.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.13

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