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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.76, 1,404.99 and 343.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.76, 1,404.99 and 343.66 is: 515.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.76 : 1,404.99 = 343.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.76/1,404.99 = 343.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.76x = 1,404.99 × 343.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.76x = 482,839.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,839.24/936.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.43

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