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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.62, 1,405.08 and 351.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.62, 1,405.08 and 351.82 is: 527.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.62 : 1,405.08 = 351.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.62/1,405.08 = 351.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.62x = 1,405.08 × 351.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.62x = 494,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,335.25/936.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.79

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