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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.04, 1,405.46 and 359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.04, 1,405.46 and 359.51 is: 539.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.04 : 1,405.46 = 359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.04/1,405.46 = 359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.04x = 1,405.46 × 359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.04x = 505,275.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,275.13/937.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.22

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