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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.23, 1,403.51 and 359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.23, 1,403.51 and 359.51 is: 538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.23 : 1,403.51 = 359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.23/1,403.51 = 359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.23x = 1,403.51 × 359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.23x = 504,567.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,567.07/936.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.94

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