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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.34, 1,402.97 and 387.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.34, 1,402.97 and 387.11 is: 580.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.34 : 1,402.97 = 387.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.34/1,402.97 = 387.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.34x = 1,402.97 × 387.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.34x = 543,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,103.72/935.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.65

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