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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.17, 1,403.50 and 350.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.17, 1,403.50 and 350.85 is: 525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.17 : 1,403.50 = 350.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.17/1,403.50 = 350.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.17x = 1,403.50 × 350.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.17x = 492,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,409.20/936.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.98

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