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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.16, 1,403.19 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.16, 1,403.19 and 350.60 is: 525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.16 : 1,403.19 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.16/1,403.19 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.16x = 1,403.19 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.16x = 491,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,951.40/936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.50

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