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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.32, 1,403.34 and 387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.32, 1,403.34 and 387.40 is: 581.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.32 : 1,403.34 = 387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.32/1,403.34 = 387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.32x = 1,403.34 × 387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.32x = 543,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,653.92/935.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.25

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