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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.62, 1,403.58 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.62, 1,403.58 and 350.82 is: 526.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.62 : 1,403.58 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.62/1,403.58 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.62x = 1,403.58 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.62x = 492,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,403.94/935.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.29

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