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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.35, 1,402.91 and 387.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.35, 1,402.91 and 387.47 is: 581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.35 : 1,402.91 = 387.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.35/1,402.91 = 387.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.35x = 1,402.91 × 387.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.35x = 543,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,585.54/935.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.16

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