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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.16, 1,405.80 and 360.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.16, 1,405.80 and 360.03 is: 540.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.16 : 1,405.80 = 360.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.16/1,405.80 = 360.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.16x = 1,405.80 × 360.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.16x = 506,130.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,130.17/937.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.07

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