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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937, 1,405.82 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937, 1,405.82 and 329 is: 493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937 : 1,405.82 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937/1,405.82 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937x = 1,405.82 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937x = 462,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,514.78/937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.61

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