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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.84, 1,403.72 and 387.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.84, 1,403.72 and 387.62 is: 581.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.84 : 1,403.72 = 387.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.84/1,403.72 = 387.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.84x = 1,403.72 × 387.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.84x = 544,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,100.99/935.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.41

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