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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.10, 1,405.76 and 312.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.10, 1,405.76 and 312.33 is: 468.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.10 : 1,405.76 = 312.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.10/1,405.76 = 312.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.10x = 1,405.76 × 312.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.10x = 439,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,059.46/937.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.53

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