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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.02, 1,405.52 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.02, 1,405.52 and 243.68 is: 365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.02 : 1,405.52 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.02/1,405.52 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.02x = 1,405.52 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.02x = 342,497.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,497.11/937.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.52

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