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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.00, 1,405.50 and 360.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.00, 1,405.50 and 360.01 is: 540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.00 : 1,405.50 = 360.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.00/1,405.50 = 360.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.00x = 1,405.50 × 360.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.00x = 505,985.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,985.23/937.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.01

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