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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.01, 1,405.85 and 402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.01, 1,405.85 and 402.50 is: 603.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.01 : 1,405.85 = 402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.01/1,405.85 = 402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.01x = 1,405.85 × 402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.01x = 565,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,845.58/937.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.89

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