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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.05, 1,404.25 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.05, 1,404.25 and 358.88 is: 538.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.05 : 1,404.25 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.05/1,404.25 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.05x = 1,404.25 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.05x = 503,949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,949.32/936.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.38

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