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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.58, 1,405.03 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.58, 1,405.03 and 351.56 is: 527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.58 : 1,405.03 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.58/1,405.03 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.58x = 1,405.03 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.58x = 493,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,952.35/936.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.40

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