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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.31, 1,402.67 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.31, 1,402.67 and 379.88 is: 569.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.31 : 1,402.67 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.31/1,402.67 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.31x = 1,402.67 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.31x = 532,837.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,837.37/935.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.69

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