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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.13, 1,405.69 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.13, 1,405.69 and 253.13 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.13 : 1,405.69 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.13/1,405.69 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.13x = 1,405.69 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.13x = 355,814.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,814.65/937.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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