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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.38, 1,403.02 and 286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.38, 1,403.02 and 286.06 is: 429.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.38 : 1,403.02 = 286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.38/1,403.02 = 286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.38x = 1,403.02 × 286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.38x = 401,347.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,347.90/935.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.07

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