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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.67, 1,404.24 and 351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.67, 1,404.24 and 351.34 is: 526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.67 : 1,404.24 = 351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.67/1,404.24 = 351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.67x = 1,404.24 × 351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.67x = 493,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,365.68/936.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.72

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