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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.09, 1,406.04 and 360.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.09, 1,406.04 and 360.37 is: 540.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.09 : 1,406.04 = 360.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.09/1,406.04 = 360.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.09x = 1,406.04 × 360.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.09x = 506,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,694.63/937.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.71

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