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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.27, 1,402.85 and 387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.27, 1,402.85 and 387.44 is: 581.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.27 : 1,402.85 = 387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.27/1,402.85 = 387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.27x = 1,402.85 × 387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.27x = 543,511.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,511.25/935.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.13

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