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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.18, 1,405.88 and 360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.18, 1,405.88 and 360.06 is: 540.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.18 : 1,405.88 = 360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.18/1,405.88 = 360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.18x = 1,405.88 × 360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.18x = 506,201.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,201.15/937.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.13

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