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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.29, 1,403.23 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.29, 1,403.23 and 286.02 is: 429.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.29 : 1,403.23 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.29/1,403.23 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.29x = 1,403.23 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.29x = 401,351.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,351.84/935.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.12

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