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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.64, 1,403.46 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.64, 1,403.46 and 358.11 is: 537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.64 : 1,403.46 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.64/1,403.46 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.64x = 1,403.46 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.64x = 502,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,593.06/935.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.17

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