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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.04, 1,406.16 and 359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.04, 1,406.16 and 359.90 is: 540.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.04 : 1,406.16 = 359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.04/1,406.16 = 359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.04x = 1,406.16 × 359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.04x = 506,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,076.98/937.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.08

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