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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.14, 1,404.23 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.14, 1,404.23 and 359.01 is: 538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.14 : 1,404.23 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.14/1,404.23 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.14x = 1,404.23 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.14x = 504,130.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,130.82/936.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.52

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