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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.48, 1,403.32 and 380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.48, 1,403.32 and 380.40 is: 570.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.48 : 1,403.32 = 380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.48/1,403.32 = 380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.48x = 1,403.32 × 380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.48x = 533,822.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,822.93/935.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.64

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