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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.32, 1,404.50 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.32, 1,404.50 and 320.08 is: 480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.32 : 1,404.50 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.32/1,404.50 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.32x = 1,404.50 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.32x = 449,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,552.36/936.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.13

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