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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.86, 1,405.33 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.86, 1,405.33 and 351.81 is: 527.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.86 : 1,405.33 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.86/1,405.33 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.86x = 1,405.33 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.86x = 494,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,408.27/936.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.73

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