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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.43, 1,404.17 and 351.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.43, 1,404.17 and 351.41 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.43 : 1,404.17 = 351.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.43/1,404.17 = 351.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.43x = 1,404.17 × 351.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.43x = 493,431.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,431.92/936.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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