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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.06, 1,405.14 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.06, 1,405.14 and 351.88 is: 527.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.06 : 1,405.14 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.06/1,405.14 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.06x = 1,405.14 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.06x = 494,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,440.66/937.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.65

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