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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.76, 1,402.84 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.76, 1,402.84 and 359.04 is: 538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.76 : 1,402.84 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.76/1,402.84 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.76x = 1,402.84 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.76x = 503,675.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,675.67/935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.25

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