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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.66, 1,404.42 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.66, 1,404.42 and 320.20 is: 480.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.66 : 1,404.42 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.66/1,404.42 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.66x = 1,404.42 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.66x = 449,695.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,695.28/936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.11

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