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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.34, 1,404.43 and 320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.34, 1,404.43 and 320.06 is: 480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.34 : 1,404.43 = 320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.34/1,404.43 = 320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.34x = 1,404.43 × 320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.34x = 449,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,501.87/936.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.06

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