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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.33, 1,404.63 and 287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.33, 1,404.63 and 287.07 is: 430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.33 : 1,404.63 = 287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.33/1,404.63 = 287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.33x = 1,404.63 × 287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.33x = 403,227.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,227.13/936.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.65

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