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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.38, 1,404.06 and 287.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.38, 1,404.06 and 287.03 is: 430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.38 : 1,404.06 = 287.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.38/1,404.06 = 287.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.38x = 1,404.06 × 287.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.38x = 403,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,011.93/936.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.39

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