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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.06, 1,405.80 and 359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.06, 1,405.80 and 359.94 is: 539.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.06 : 1,405.80 = 359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.06/1,405.80 = 359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.06x = 1,405.80 × 359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.06x = 506,003.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,003.65/937.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.99

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