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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.26, 1,404.36 and 320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.26, 1,404.36 and 320.28 is: 480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.26 : 1,404.36 = 320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.26/1,404.36 = 320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.26x = 1,404.36 × 320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.26x = 449,788.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,788.42/936.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.41

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