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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.18, 1,405.01 and 389.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.18, 1,405.01 and 389.77 is: 584.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.18 : 1,405.01 = 389.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.18/1,405.01 = 389.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.18x = 1,405.01 × 389.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.18x = 547,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,630.52/937.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.34

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