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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.49, 1,402.47 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.49, 1,402.47 and 350.40 is: 525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.49 : 1,402.47 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.49/1,402.47 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.49x = 1,402.47 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.49x = 491,427.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,427.05/935.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.32

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