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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.03, 1,405.61 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.03, 1,405.61 and 359.91 is: 539.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.03 : 1,405.61 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.03/1,405.61 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.03x = 1,405.61 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.03x = 505,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,889.40/937.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.89

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