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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.10, 1,405.85 and 389.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.10, 1,405.85 and 389.27 is: 583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.10 : 1,405.85 = 389.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.10/1,405.85 = 389.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.10x = 1,405.85 × 389.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.10x = 547,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,246.25/937.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.98

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