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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.57, 1,403.36 and 350.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.57, 1,403.36 and 350.55 is: 525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.57 : 1,403.36 = 350.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.57/1,403.36 = 350.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.57x = 1,403.36 × 350.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.57x = 491,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,946.10/935.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.83

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