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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.81, 1,403.71 and 358.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.81, 1,403.71 and 358.69 is: 538.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.81 : 1,403.71 = 358.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.81/1,403.71 = 358.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.81x = 1,403.71 × 358.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.81x = 503,496.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,496.98/935.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.03

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