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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.46, 1,402.89 and 387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.46, 1,402.89 and 387.35 is: 580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.46 : 1,402.89 = 387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.46/1,402.89 = 387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.46x = 1,402.89 × 387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.46x = 543,406.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,406.24/935.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.90

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