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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.98, 1,404.01 and 351.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.98, 1,404.01 and 351.13 is: 526.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.98 : 1,404.01 = 351.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.98/1,404.01 = 351.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.98x = 1,404.01 × 351.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.98x = 492,990.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,990.03/935.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.71

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