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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.13, 1,402.19 and 386.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.13, 1,402.19 and 386.97 is: 580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.13 : 1,402.19 = 386.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.13/1,402.19 = 386.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.13x = 1,402.19 × 386.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.13x = 542,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,605.46/935.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.25

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