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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.88, 1,404.02 and 358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.88, 1,404.02 and 358.75 is: 538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.88 : 1,404.02 = 358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.88/1,404.02 = 358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.88x = 1,404.02 × 358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.88x = 503,692.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,692.18/935.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.20

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