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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.92, 1,405.58 and 359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.92, 1,405.58 and 359.88 is: 539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.92 : 1,405.58 = 359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.92/1,405.58 = 359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.92x = 1,405.58 × 359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.92x = 505,840.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,840.13/936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.90

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