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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.07, 1,405.25 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.07, 1,405.25 and 320.76 is: 481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.07 : 1,405.25 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.07/1,405.25 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.07x = 1,405.25 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.07x = 450,747.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,747.59/937.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.02

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