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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.08, 1,403.96 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.08, 1,403.96 and 252.08 is: 378.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.08 : 1,403.96 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.08/1,403.96 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.08x = 1,403.96 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.08x = 353,910.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,910.24/936.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.08

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