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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.12, 1,402.92 and 358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.12, 1,402.92 and 358.68 is: 537.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.12 : 1,402.92 = 358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.12/1,402.92 = 358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.12x = 1,402.92 × 358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.12x = 503,199.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,199.35/936.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.54

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