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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.77, 1,405.15 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.77, 1,405.15 and 359.24 is: 538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.77 : 1,405.15 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.77/1,405.15 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.77x = 1,405.15 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.77x = 504,778.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,778.16/936.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.85

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