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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.91, 1,404.48 and 358.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.91, 1,404.48 and 358.79 is: 538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.91 : 1,404.48 = 358.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.91/1,404.48 = 358.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.91x = 1,404.48 × 358.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.91x = 503,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,904.56/935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.41

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