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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.26, 1,403.56 and 358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.26, 1,403.56 and 358.14 is: 537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.26 : 1,403.56 = 358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.26/1,403.56 = 358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.26x = 1,403.56 × 358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.26x = 502,670.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,670.98/935.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.47

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