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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.16, 1,403.35 and 358.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.16, 1,403.35 and 358.03 is: 537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.16 : 1,403.35 = 358.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.16/1,403.35 = 358.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.16x = 1,403.35 × 358.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.16x = 502,442.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,442.26/935.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.28

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