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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.29, 1,402.48 and 350.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.29, 1,402.48 and 350.38 is: 525.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.29 : 1,402.48 = 350.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.29/1,402.48 = 350.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.29x = 1,402.48 × 350.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.29x = 491,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,400.94/935.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.40

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