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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.26, 1,403.88 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.26, 1,403.88 and 343.04 is: 514.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.26 : 1,403.88 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.26/1,403.88 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.26x = 1,403.88 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.26x = 481,580.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,580.62/936.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.37

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