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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.17, 1,405.50 and 352.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.17, 1,405.50 and 352.15 is: 528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.17 : 1,405.50 = 352.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.17/1,405.50 = 352.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.17x = 1,405.50 × 352.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.17x = 494,943.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,943.97/937.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.13

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