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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.97, 1,405.05 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.97, 1,405.05 and 359.44 is: 539.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.97 : 1,405.05 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.97/1,405.05 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.97x = 1,405.05 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.97x = 505,026.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,026.31/936.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.00

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