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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.16, 1,402.70 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.16, 1,402.70 and 350.12 is: 525.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.16 : 1,402.70 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.16/1,402.70 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.16x = 1,402.70 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.16x = 491,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,104.56/935.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.16

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