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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.53, 1,403.24 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.53, 1,403.24 and 286.27 is: 429.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.53 : 1,403.24 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.53/1,403.24 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.53x = 1,403.24 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.53x = 401,699.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,699.21/935.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.38

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