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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.64, 1,405.08 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.64, 1,405.08 and 351.64 is: 527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.64 : 1,405.08 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.64/1,405.08 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.64x = 1,405.08 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.64x = 494,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,082.33/936.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.51

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