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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.82, 1,403.53 and 358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.82, 1,403.53 and 358.70 is: 537.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.82 : 1,403.53 = 358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.82/1,403.53 = 358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.82x = 1,403.53 × 358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.82x = 503,438.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,438.30/935.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.96

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