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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.49, 1,403.85 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.49, 1,403.85 and 358.37 is: 537.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.49 : 1,403.85 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.49/1,403.85 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.49x = 1,403.85 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.49x = 503,090.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,090.71/935.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.78

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