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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.76, 1,403.22 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.76, 1,403.22 and 358.56 is: 537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.76 : 1,403.22 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.76/1,403.22 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.76x = 1,403.22 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.76x = 503,138.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,138.56/935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.68

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