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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.15, 1,402.38 and 379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.15, 1,402.38 and 379.69 is: 569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.15 : 1,402.38 = 379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.15/1,402.38 = 379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.15x = 1,402.38 × 379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.15x = 532,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,466.16/935.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.39

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