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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.02, 1,404.55 and 388.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.02, 1,404.55 and 388.45 is: 582.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.02 : 1,404.55 = 388.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.02/1,404.55 = 388.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.02x = 1,404.55 × 388.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.02x = 545,597.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,597.45/937.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.27

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