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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.16, 1,404.69 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.16, 1,404.69 and 351.60 is: 527.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.16 : 1,404.69 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.16/1,404.69 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.16x = 1,404.69 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.16x = 493,889.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,889.00/937.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.01

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