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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.76, 1,402.82 and 387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.76, 1,402.82 and 387.60 is: 581.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.76 : 1,402.82 = 387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.76/1,402.82 = 387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.76x = 1,402.82 × 387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.76x = 543,733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,733.03/935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.06

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