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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.55, 1,403.46 and 387.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.55, 1,403.46 and 387.99 is: 582.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.55 : 1,403.46 = 387.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.55/1,403.46 = 387.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.55x = 1,403.46 × 387.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.55x = 544,528.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,528.45/935.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.04

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