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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.81, 1,405.16 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.81, 1,405.16 and 366.32 is: 549.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.81 : 1,405.16 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.81/1,405.16 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.81x = 1,405.16 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.81x = 514,738.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,738.21/936.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.46

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