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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.81, 1,402.90 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.81, 1,402.90 and 358.28 is: 537.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.81 : 1,402.90 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.81/1,402.90 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.81x = 1,402.90 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.81x = 502,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,634.52/935.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.11

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