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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.47, 1,404.77 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.47, 1,404.77 and 359.34 is: 539.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.47 : 1,404.77 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.47/1,404.77 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.47x = 1,404.77 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.47x = 504,795.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,795.54/936.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.04

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