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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.36, 1,403.68 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.36, 1,403.68 and 358.24 is: 537.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.36 : 1,403.68 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.36/1,403.68 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.36x = 1,403.68 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.36x = 502,854.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,854.32/935.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.61

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