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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.01, 1,405.74 and 320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.01, 1,405.74 and 320.72 is: 481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.01 : 1,405.74 = 320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.01/1,405.74 = 320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.01x = 1,405.74 × 320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.01x = 450,847.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,847.33/937.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.16

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