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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.98, 1,404.57 and 351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.98, 1,404.57 and 351.83 is: 527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.98 : 1,404.57 = 351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.98/1,404.57 = 351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.98x = 1,404.57 × 351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.98x = 494,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,166.79/936.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.40

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