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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.40, 1,403.61 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.40, 1,403.61 and 351.02 is: 526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.40 : 1,403.61 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.40/1,403.61 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.40x = 1,403.61 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.40x = 492,687.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,687.29/936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.15

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