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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.28, 1,402.92 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.28, 1,402.92 and 358.02 is: 537.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.28 : 1,402.92 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.28/1,402.92 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.28x = 1,402.92 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.28x = 502,273.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,273.42/935.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.03

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