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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.58, 1,403.21 and 286.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.58, 1,403.21 and 286.17 is: 429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.58 : 1,403.21 = 286.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.58/1,403.21 = 286.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.58x = 1,403.21 × 286.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.58x = 401,555.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,555.17/935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.20

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