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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.52, 1,403.64 and 387.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.52, 1,403.64 and 387.63 is: 581.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.52 : 1,403.64 = 387.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.52/1,403.64 = 387.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.52x = 1,403.64 × 387.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.52x = 544,092.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,092.97/935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.59

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