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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.09, 1,405.33 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.09, 1,405.33 and 388.98 is: 583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.09 : 1,405.33 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.09/1,405.33 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.09x = 1,405.33 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.09x = 546,636.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,636.29/937.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.34

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