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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.93, 1,404.01 and 387.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.93, 1,404.01 and 387.81 is: 581.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.93 : 1,404.01 = 387.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.93/1,404.01 = 387.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.93x = 1,404.01 × 387.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.93x = 544,492.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,492.46/935.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.77

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