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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.06, 1,403.28 and 358.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.06, 1,403.28 and 358.53 is: 537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.06 : 1,403.28 = 358.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.06/1,403.28 = 358.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.06x = 1,403.28 × 358.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.06x = 503,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,116.19/936.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.48

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