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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.38, 1,402.66 and 285.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.38, 1,402.66 and 285.97 is: 428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.38 : 1,402.66 = 285.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.38/1,402.66 = 285.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.38x = 1,402.66 × 285.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.38x = 401,118.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,118.68/935.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.83

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