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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.65, 1,402.70 and 387.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.65, 1,402.70 and 387.53 is: 580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.65 : 1,402.70 = 387.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.65/1,402.70 = 387.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.65x = 1,402.70 × 387.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.65x = 543,588.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,588.33/935.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.98

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