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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.03, 1,404.73 and 359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.03, 1,404.73 and 359.50 is: 538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.03 : 1,404.73 = 359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.03/1,404.73 = 359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.03x = 1,404.73 × 359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.03x = 505,000.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,000.44/937.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.94

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