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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.94, 1,404 and 358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.94, 1,404 and 358.82 is: 538.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.94 : 1,404 = 358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.94/1,404 = 358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.94x = 1,404 × 358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.94x = 503,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,783.28/935.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.26

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