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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.66, 1,402.32 and 387.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.66, 1,402.32 and 387.56 is: 580.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.66 : 1,402.32 = 387.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.66/1,402.32 = 387.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.66x = 1,402.32 × 387.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.66x = 543,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,483.14/935.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.86

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