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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.05, 1,404.54 and 388.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.05, 1,404.54 and 388.93 is: 582.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.05 : 1,404.54 = 388.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.05/1,404.54 = 388.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.05x = 1,404.54 × 388.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.05x = 546,267.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,267.74/937.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.97

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