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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.20, 1,404.45 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.20, 1,404.45 and 351.20 is: 526.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.20 : 1,404.45 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.20/1,404.45 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.20x = 1,404.45 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.20x = 493,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,235.82/936.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.85

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