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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.70, 1,403.72 and 350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.70, 1,403.72 and 350.70 is: 526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.70 : 1,403.72 = 350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.70/1,403.72 = 350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.70x = 1,403.72 × 350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.70x = 492,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,284.60/935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.11

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