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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.48, 1,404.96 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.48, 1,404.96 and 359.52 is: 539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.48 : 1,404.96 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.48/1,404.96 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.48x = 1,404.96 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.48x = 505,111.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,111.22/936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.37

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