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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.36, 1,402.88 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.36, 1,402.88 and 358.40 is: 537.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.36 : 1,402.88 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.36/1,402.88 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.36x = 1,402.88 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.36x = 502,792.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,792.19/935.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.54

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