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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.17, 1,405.83 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.17, 1,405.83 and 243.83 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.17 : 1,405.83 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.17/1,405.83 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.17x = 1,405.83 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.17x = 342,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,776.50/937.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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