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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.59, 1,404.54 and 351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.59, 1,404.54 and 351.45 is: 527.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.59 : 1,404.54 = 351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.59/1,404.54 = 351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.59x = 1,404.54 × 351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.59x = 493,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,625.58/936.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.05

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