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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.09, 1,403.93 and 351.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.09, 1,403.93 and 351.07 is: 526.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.09 : 1,403.93 = 351.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.09/1,403.93 = 351.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.09x = 1,403.93 × 351.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.09x = 492,868.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,868.93/936.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.52

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