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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.39, 1,403.04 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.39, 1,403.04 and 286.13 is: 429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.39 : 1,403.04 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.39/1,403.04 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.39x = 1,403.04 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.39x = 401,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,446.06/935.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.17

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