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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.04, 1,404.05 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.04, 1,404.05 and 351.02 is: 526.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.04 : 1,404.05 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.04/1,404.05 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.04x = 1,404.05 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.04x = 492,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,843.49/936.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.52

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