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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.14, 1,404.90 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.14, 1,404.90 and 351.68 is: 527.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.14 : 1,404.90 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.14/1,404.90 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.14x = 1,404.90 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.14x = 494,068.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,068.21/936.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.77

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