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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.52, 1,403.72 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.52, 1,403.72 and 358.80 is: 538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.52 : 1,403.72 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.52/1,403.72 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.52x = 1,403.72 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.52x = 503,654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,654.74/935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.37

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