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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.18, 1,404.27 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.18, 1,404.27 and 351.27 is: 526.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.18 : 1,404.27 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.18/1,404.27 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.18x = 1,404.27 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.18x = 493,277.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,277.92/936.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.91

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