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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.07, 1,405.59 and 243.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.07, 1,405.59 and 243.67 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.07 : 1,405.59 = 243.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.07/1,405.59 = 243.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.07x = 1,405.59 × 243.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.07x = 342,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,500.12/937.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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