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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.12, 1,403.16 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.12, 1,403.16 and 358.16 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.12 : 1,403.16 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.12/1,403.16 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.12x = 1,403.16 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.12x = 502,555.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,555.79/935.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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