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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.52, 1,404.60 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.52, 1,404.60 and 287.08 is: 430.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.52 : 1,404.60 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.52/1,404.60 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.52x = 1,404.60 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.52x = 403,232.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,232.57/936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.56

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