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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.63, 1,405.14 and 359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.63, 1,405.14 and 359.50 is: 539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.63 : 1,405.14 = 359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.63/1,405.14 = 359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.63x = 1,405.14 × 359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.63x = 505,147.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,147.83/936.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.32

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