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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.08, 1,404.89 and 352.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.08, 1,404.89 and 352.07 is: 527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.08 : 1,404.89 = 352.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.08/1,404.89 = 352.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.08x = 1,404.89 × 352.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.08x = 494,614.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,614.47/937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.83

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