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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.76, 1,404.30 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.76, 1,404.30 and 358.62 is: 538.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.76 : 1,404.30 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.76/1,404.30 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.76x = 1,404.30 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.76x = 503,610.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,610.07/935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.18

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