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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.26, 1,404.40 and 359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.26, 1,404.40 and 359 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.26 : 1,404.40 = 359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.26/1,404.40 = 359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.26x = 1,404.40 × 359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.26x = 504,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,179.60/936.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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