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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.60, 1,402.68 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.60, 1,402.68 and 358.88 is: 538.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.60 : 1,402.68 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.60/1,402.68 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.60x = 1,402.68 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.60x = 503,393.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,393.80/935.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.04

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