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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.22, 1,402.84 and 387.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.22, 1,402.84 and 387.11 is: 580.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.22 : 1,402.84 = 387.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.22/1,402.84 = 387.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.22x = 1,402.84 × 387.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.22x = 543,053.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,053.39/935.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.67

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