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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.60, 1,403.12 and 358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.60, 1,403.12 and 358.34 is: 537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.60 : 1,403.12 = 358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.60/1,403.12 = 358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.60x = 1,403.12 × 358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.60x = 502,794.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,794.02/935.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.40

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