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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.29, 1,405.17 and 351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.29, 1,405.17 and 351.83 is: 528.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.29 : 1,405.17 = 351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.29/1,405.17 = 351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.29x = 1,405.17 × 351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.29x = 494,372.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,372.18/936.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.01

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