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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.33, 1,403.01 and 387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.33, 1,403.01 and 387.14 is: 580.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.33 : 1,403.01 = 387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.33/1,403.01 = 387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.33x = 1,403.01 × 387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.33x = 543,154.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,154.28/935.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.71

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