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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.58, 1,405.28 and 359.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.58, 1,405.28 and 359.86 is: 539.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.58 : 1,405.28 = 359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.58/1,405.28 = 359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.58x = 1,405.28 × 359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.58x = 505,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,704.06/936.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.95

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