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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.13, 1,404.40 and 359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.13, 1,404.40 and 359 is: 538.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.13 : 1,404.40 = 359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.13/1,404.40 = 359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.13x = 1,404.40 × 359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.13x = 504,177.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,177.81/936.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.58

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