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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.84, 1,403.68 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.84, 1,403.68 and 358.56 is: 537.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.84 : 1,403.68 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.84/1,403.68 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.84x = 1,403.68 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.84x = 503,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,303.50/935.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.81

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