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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.06, 1,405.26 and 278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.06, 1,405.26 and 278.74 is: 418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.06 : 1,405.26 = 278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.06/1,405.26 = 278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.06x = 1,405.26 × 278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.06x = 391,702.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,702.17/937.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.01

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