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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.87, 1,402.82 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.87, 1,402.82 and 350.50 is: 525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.87 : 1,402.82 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.87/1,402.82 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.87x = 1,402.82 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.87x = 491,688.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,688.41/935.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.38

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