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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.98, 1,405.98 and 352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.98, 1,405.98 and 352.38 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.98 : 1,405.98 = 352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.98/1,405.98 = 352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.98x = 1,405.98 × 352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.98x = 495,439.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,439.23/936.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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