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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.35, 1,403.03 and 286.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.35, 1,403.03 and 286.09 is: 429.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.35 : 1,403.03 = 286.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.35/1,403.03 = 286.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.35x = 1,403.03 × 286.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.35x = 401,387.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,387.91/935.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.13

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