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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.25, 1,401.91 and 349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.25, 1,401.91 and 349.72 is: 524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.25 : 1,401.91 = 349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.25/1,401.91 = 349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.25x = 1,401.91 × 349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.25x = 490,275.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,275.97/935.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.22

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