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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.51, 1,404.50 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.51, 1,404.50 and 359.25 is: 538.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.51 : 1,404.50 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.51/1,404.50 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.51x = 1,404.50 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.51x = 504,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,564.83/936.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.77

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