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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.13, 1,402.86 and 387.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.13, 1,402.86 and 387.01 is: 580.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.13 : 1,402.86 = 387.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.13/1,402.86 = 387.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.13x = 1,402.86 × 387.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.13x = 542,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,920.85/935.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.58

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