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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.90, 1,402.57 and 358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.90, 1,402.57 and 358.46 is: 537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.90 : 1,402.57 = 358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.90/1,402.57 = 358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.90x = 1,402.57 × 358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.90x = 502,765.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,765.24/935.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.20

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