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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.01, 1,406.05 and 381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.01, 1,406.05 and 381.60 is: 572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.01 : 1,406.05 = 381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.01/1,406.05 = 381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.01x = 1,406.05 × 381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.01x = 536,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,548.68/937.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.62

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