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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.05, 1,405.45 and 388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.05, 1,405.45 and 388.94 is: 583.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.05 : 1,405.45 = 388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.05/1,405.45 = 388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.05x = 1,405.45 × 388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.05x = 546,629.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,629.18/937.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.35

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