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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.42, 1,403.31 and 358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.42, 1,403.31 and 358.25 is: 537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.42 : 1,403.31 = 358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.42/1,403.31 = 358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.42x = 1,403.31 × 358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.42x = 502,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,735.81/935.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.44

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