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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.25, 1,403.92 and 351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.25, 1,403.92 and 351.09 is: 526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.25 : 1,403.92 = 351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.25/1,403.92 = 351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.25x = 1,403.92 × 351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.25x = 492,902.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,902.27/936.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.46

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