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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.70, 1,403.42 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.70, 1,403.42 and 358.50 is: 537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.70 : 1,403.42 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.70/1,403.42 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.70x = 1,403.42 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.70x = 503,126.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,126.07/935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.70

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