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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.37, 1,403.28 and 286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.37, 1,403.28 and 286.11 is: 429.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.37 : 1,403.28 = 286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.37/1,403.28 = 286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.37x = 1,403.28 × 286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.37x = 401,492.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,492.44/935.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.23

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