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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.07, 1,404.17 and 358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.07, 1,404.17 and 358.94 is: 538.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.07 : 1,404.17 = 358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.07/1,404.17 = 358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.07x = 1,404.17 × 358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.07x = 504,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,012.78/936.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.43

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